Willard's Garage & Rhino Lining Of Billi | NHTSA Recall #08V654000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V654000 by Willard's Garage & Rhino Lining Of Billi. Includes 1 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Willard's is recalling 1 my 2006 ford econoline e350 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
Willard's 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 willard's at 1-406-259-1472.