NHTSA Campaign Id 09V305000; Date: Jul. 29, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
2007 Ford E-250
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Accessible Vans & Mobiltiy Of Ny, Llc
Affected Units:: 1
Accessible vans is recalling 1 van equipped with a 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.
Accessible vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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 3, 2009
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