Accubuilt, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V536000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V536000 by Accubuilt, Inc.. Includes 890 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Accubuilt is recalling 890 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e250, and e350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation 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

Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall is expected to begin on or about october 6, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V536000

Manufacturer: Accubuilt, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-10-06T00:00:00

Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 890

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Accubuilt is recalling 890 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e250, and e350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation 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: Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall is expected to begin on or about october 6, 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-b5ct-ypwd-f7fk

NHTSA ID: 08V536000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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