Accubuilt, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V177000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V177000 by Accubuilt, Inc.. Includes 24 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vans built on ford e250/350 chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts, the vertical support arms were improperly welded.

Corrective Action

Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. owners may contact accubuilt at 419-222-8608 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V177000

Manufacturer: Accubuilt, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-05-22T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 24

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vans built on ford e250/350 chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts, the vertical support arms were improperly welded.

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

Corrective Action: Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. owners may contact accubuilt at 419-222-8608 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-esks-4ind~jesb

NHTSA ID: 06V177000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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