National Van Builders, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V070000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V070000 by National Van Builders, Inc.. Includes 13 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/RICON/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the inner barrier interlock switch system in the lift baseplate may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the barrier and can allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level when occupied.

Corrective Action

National van builders is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). owners can contact ricon at 800-322-2884 or national van at 800-527-7477.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V070000

Manufacturer: National Van Builders, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-02-28T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lifts/ricon/fmvss 403

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 598508

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the inner barrier interlock switch system in the lift baseplate may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the barrier and can allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level when occupied.

Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform if the user is backing onto the lift from inside the vehicle and has the small front wheels fully or partially on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. a person standing could lose his or her balance if they were positioned fully or partly on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. either condition could cause personal injury.

Corrective Action: National van builders is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06e101). owners can contact ricon at 800-322-2884 or national van at 800-527-7477.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z58i_36ku.9snd

NHTSA ID: 07V070000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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