Around Town Transportation Products, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V478000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V478000 by Around Town Transportation Products, Llc. Includes 6 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Around town is recalling 6 my 2003 ford e-350 and my 2006 e-250 wheelchair conversion vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Corrective Action

Around town is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or around town at 1-678-364-8594.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V478000
Manufacturer: Around Town Transportation Products, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-09-18T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Around town is recalling 6 my 2003 ford e-350 and my 2006 e-250 wheelchair conversion vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective Action: Around town is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or around town at 1-678-364-8594.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p9sx_bn9d-q4eu
NHTSA ID: 08V478000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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