Mobility Transportation Services | NHTSA Recall #10V242000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V242000 by Mobility Transportation Services. Includes 60 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/INTERLOCK BELT, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mobility transportation (mts) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 conversion vans built on ford e150, e250, and e350 chassis from september 16, 2008 through april 15, 2009 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.

Corrective Action

Mts is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on october 18, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mts at 1-734-453-6452.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V242000
Manufacturer: Mobility Transportation Services
Report Received Date: 2010-06-04T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lifts/interlock belt
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 60

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mobility transportation (mts) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 conversion vans built on ford e150, e250, and e350 chassis from september 16, 2008 through april 15, 2009 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective Action: Mts is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on october 18, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mts at 1-734-453-6452.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-kcsu~yzr3-bfca
NHTSA ID: 10V242000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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