Lift-u | NHTSA Recall #06E093000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E093000 by Lift-u. Includes 18,093 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain lift-u wheelchair lifts equipped with a solid bar barrier linkage installed as original equipment on certain specialty vehicles and also sold as aftermarket retrofit equipment. the part numbers which make up the solid bar linkage are: 184-0042, 184-0041, 123-0288, and 123-0287. it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the linkage.

Corrective Action

The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners to contact lift-u for a free repair kit along with installation instructions. lift-u will notify owners who have purchased the subject lifts as aftermarket equipment. the recall began on january 15, 2007. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E093000

Manufacturer: Lift-u

Report Received Date: 2006-10-30T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 18,093

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain lift-u wheelchair lifts equipped with a solid bar barrier linkage installed as original equipment on certain specialty vehicles and also sold as aftermarket retrofit equipment. the part numbers which make up the solid bar linkage are: 184-0042, 184-0041, 123-0288, and 123-0287. it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the linkage.

Consequence Summary: It is possible that a person with no shoes, no control of their foot could twist their foot and get it forced under the linkage while setting in a wheel chair which could result in a cut.

Corrective Action: The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners to contact lift-u for a free repair kit along with installation instructions. lift-u will notify owners who have purchased the subject lifts as aftermarket equipment. the recall began on january 15, 2007. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-i2f3_68da-pk59

NHTSA ID: 06E093000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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