2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2008-09-24
Description
National van builders is recalling 43 my 2005-2008 ford econoline vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Consequence
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective Action
National van builders is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or national van builders at 1-800-527-7477.
Notes
Customers may 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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2008-03-20
Description
National van builders is recalling 43 my 2005-2008 econoline vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vans 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.
Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective Action
Ricon is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 07e095). Ricon will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or national van builders at 800-527-7477.
Notes
Customers 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.