Eclipse Specialty Vehicles | NHTSA Recall #08V580000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V580000 by Eclipse Specialty Vehicles. Includes 2 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Eclipse is recalling 2 my 2007 ford paratransit and transmaster shuttle 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

Eclipse 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 eclipse at 1-574-262-1223.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V580000
Manufacturer: Eclipse Specialty Vehicles
Report Received Date: 2008-11-05T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Eclipse is recalling 2 my 2007 ford paratransit and transmaster shuttle 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: Eclipse 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 eclipse at 1-574-262-1223.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-diab_gzz2.6th6
NHTSA ID: 08V580000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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