West Texas Rehabilitation Center | NHTSA Recall #09V274000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V274000 by West Texas Rehabilitation Center. Includes 2 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "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

West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V274000
Manufacturer: West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Report Received Date: 2009-07-14T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift anti-stow interlock
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "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: West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-kbc6.s4nh_ybj2
NHTSA ID: 09V274000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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