Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles | NHTSA Recall #08V406000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V406000 by Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles. Includes 1 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Oshkosh specialty vehicles is recalling 1 my 2007 double expandable trailer 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.

Corrective Action

Oshkosh sv is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or oshkosh sv at 1-708-596-5066.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V406000

Manufacturer: Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles

Report Received Date: 2008-08-14T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Oshkosh specialty vehicles is recalling 1 my 2007 double expandable trailer 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 Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Oshkosh sv is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or oshkosh sv at 1-708-596-5066.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qda4-3inu.pmhq

NHTSA ID: 08V406000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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