Starcraft Bus And Mobility | NHTSA Recall #09V054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V054000 by Starcraft Bus And Mobility. Includes 814 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Starcraft is recalling 814 my 2005-2007 ford e-350 starlite, ford e-350/e-450 allstar, and gm 3500 allstar trucks built on ford and gm chassis and 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

Starcraft 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 starcraft at 574-642-3112.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V054000

Manufacturer: Starcraft Bus And Mobility

Report Received Date: 2009-02-11T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 814

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Starcraft is recalling 814 my 2005-2007 ford e-350 starlite, ford e-350/e-450 allstar, and gm 3500 allstar trucks built on ford and gm chassis and 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.

Consequence Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Starcraft 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 starcraft at 574-642-3112.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 09V054000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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