NHTSA Recall 09V308000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V308000; Date: Jul. 29, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ford E-250; 2007 Ford E-350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Boulevard Van City, Llc
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Boulevard is recalling 3 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail 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:
Boulevard 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: Sep 23, 2008
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