Personalized Vans And Trucks | NHTSA Recall #09V330000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V330000 by Personalized Vans And Trucks. Includes 2 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Personalized vans and trucks is recalling certain vans equipped with platform style wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. 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
Personalized vans and trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon corporation at 1-818-267-3000.