Vantage Mobility | NHTSA Recall #06E085000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E085000 by Vantage Mobility. Includes 98 affected units, FMVSS 403/RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT ARMS CRACK, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain vmi/ricon 1200, 2000, and 5500 series wheelchair lifts manufactured between june 12 and july 1, 2005, installed as original equipment on certain speciality vehicles. the vertical support arms were improperly welded which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Corrective Action

Vmi will notify owners and replace both vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked. the recall began on may 6, 2006. owners may contact vmi's technical support department at 800-348-8267.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E085000

Manufacturer: Vantage Mobility

Report Received Date: 2006-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/ricon wheelchair lift arms crack

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 98

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain vmi/ricon 1200, 2000, and 5500 series wheelchair lifts manufactured between june 12 and july 1, 2005, installed as original equipment on certain speciality vehicles. the vertical support arms were improperly welded which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Vmi will notify owners and replace both vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked. the recall began on may 6, 2006. owners may contact vmi's technical support department at 800-348-8267.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 06E085000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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