Colonial Equipment Company | NHTSA Recall #08V677000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V677000 by Colonial Equipment Company. Includes 50 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Colonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 ford e350, e450, and chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles 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

Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V677000
Manufacturer: Colonial Equipment Company
Report Received Date: 2008-12-18T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 50

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Colonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 ford e350, e450, and chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles 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: Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-qty5_vndg-uprb
NHTSA ID: 08V677000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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