NHTSA Recall 09V295000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V295000; Date: Jul. 29, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Dodge Sprinter; 2004 Ford E-250
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Access Mobility Center
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Access mobility is recalling 3 model year 2004 Ford e-250 and model year 2006 Dodge sprinter vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. The vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles. " the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How to Fix:
Access mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 31, 2009
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