NHTSA Recall 09V329000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V329000; Date: Aug. 18, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Ford E-250; 2006 Ford E-350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Personalized Vans And Trucks
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
Personalized vans and trucks is recalling certain vans equipped with platform style wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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:
Personalized vans and trucks is working with ricon corporation to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon corporation 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: Jul 21, 2009
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