Quality Van Sales, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V489000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V489000 by Quality Van Sales, Inc.. Includes 18 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350 and chevrolet express vans 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

Quality van sales 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 quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V489000
Manufacturer: Quality Van Sales, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-09-22T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350 and chevrolet express vans 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: Quality van sales 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 quality van sales at 1-800-408-8550.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-q7au~69bh~yhhf
NHTSA ID: 08V489000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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