Van Products Mobility & Commercial | NHTSA Recall #09V304000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V304000 by Van Products Mobility & Commercial. Includes 8 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Van products is recalling 8 vans 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

Van products 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: 09V304000
Manufacturer: Van Products Mobility & Commercial
Report Received Date: 2009-07-29T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Van products is recalling 8 vans 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: Van products 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-ihub-cri8.m3r6
NHTSA ID: 09V304000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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