K & D Custom Coach, Inc | NHTSA Recall #08V543000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V543000 by K & D Custom Coach, Inc. Includes 2 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
K & d is recalling 2 my 2006 kd 07005 and my 2007 kd 70075 class a recreational vehicles built on winnebago chassis and 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
K & d is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). the recall is expected to begin during october 2008. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or k & d at 1-574-537-1716.