Myers Equipment Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V646000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V646000 by Myers Equipment Corporation. Includes 4 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Myers is recalling 4 my 2006 gmc 3500, my 2007 thomas built 101ps and my 2008 thomas built 1208s vans and buses 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 system accessible 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

Myers is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or myers at 1-330-533-5556.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V646000

Manufacturer: Myers Equipment Corporation

Report Received Date: 2008-12-09T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Myers is recalling 4 my 2006 gmc 3500, my 2007 thomas built 101ps and my 2008 thomas built 1208s vans and buses 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 system accessible 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: Myers is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or myers at 1-330-533-5556.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-icj4-dcsc~ikdk

NHTSA ID: 08V646000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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