Handicapped Driver Services, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V243000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V243000 by Handicapped Driver Services, Inc.. Includes 3 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 transit buses built on ford chassis and 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 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

Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V243000
Manufacturer: Handicapped Driver Services, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2009-06-29T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift anti-stow interlock
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 3

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 transit buses built on ford chassis and 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 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: Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ctce~iccr_dee3
NHTSA ID: 09V243000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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