NHTSA recall 08V-644 (08V644000)
equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported December 5, 2008 - about 1 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 08V644000
- Also written as
- 08V-644
- Reported
- December 5, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- ~1
- Component
- equipment adaptive and mobility
What is being recalled
NEW YORK BUS SALES IS RECALLING 1 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT WHICH IT INSTALLED ON A FORD SCHOOL BUS, MODEL E450. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "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.
Why it is dangerous
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
NEW YORK BUS SALES 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 NEW YORK BUS SALES AT 1-315-687-3969.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-644 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.