New England Wheels | NHTSA Recall #09V096000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V096000 by New England Wheels. Includes 513 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

New england wheels, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 ford e-series commercial vans. 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

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

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V096000
Manufacturer: New England Wheels
Report Received Date: 2009-03-24T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 513

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New england wheels, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 ford e-series commercial vans. 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: 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 07e095). 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-uryp~ybyu~9rat
NHTSA ID: 09V096000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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