New England Wheels | NHTSA Recall #08V689000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V689000 by New England Wheels. Includes 513 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

New england wheels is recalling 513 my 2005-2007 ford e-series vehicles 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 systems 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

New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V689000

Manufacturer: New England Wheels

Report Received Date: 2008-12-23T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 513

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: New england wheels is recalling 513 my 2005-2007 ford e-series vehicles 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 systems 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: New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-y8tk-rz9f-ughe

NHTSA ID: 08V689000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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