Freewheel Mobility | NHTSA Recall #09V275000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V275000 by Freewheel Mobility. Includes 4 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 ford e-350 and my 2006 ford e-250 passenger vans 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

Freewheel mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V275000
Manufacturer: Freewheel Mobility
Report Received Date: 2009-07-15T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 ford e-350 and my 2006 ford e-250 passenger vans 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: Freewheel mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-qgre.2789-haai
NHTSA ID: 09V275000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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