Myers Equipment Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08V647000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V647000 by Myers Equipment Corporation. Includes 4 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/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 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

Myers 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 myers at 1-330-533-5556.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V647000

Manufacturer: Myers Equipment Corporation

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

Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/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 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.

Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Myers 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 myers at 1-330-533-5556.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3jxu.3c7m-6e2w

NHTSA ID: 08V647000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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