Kingmor Supply, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V673000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V673000 by Kingmor Supply, Inc.. Includes 30 affected units, ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kingmor supply, inc., is recalling 30 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain my 2005 through 2008 ic cesb school buses. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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

Kingmor supply 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 kingmor supply toll-free at 1-800-782-4474.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V673000

Manufacturer: Kingmor Supply, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2008-12-17T00:00:00

Subject: Anti-stow interlock/fmvss 404/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kingmor supply, inc., is recalling 30 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain my 2005 through 2008 ic cesb school buses. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Kingmor supply 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 kingmor supply toll-free at 1-800-782-4474.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8kde-ntri.yqb2

NHTSA ID: 08V673000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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