Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Vans Built On Ford E250/350 Chassis And Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts, The Vertical Support Arms Were Improperly Welded.
Make Of Vehicle
Accubuilt
Model Of Vehicle
VAN
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V177000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
During Passenger Operations It May Not Be Possible To Close The Lift Door Causing The Vehicle Interlocks To Remain Engaged Preventing Movement Of The Buses Or The Ability To Load Or Unload Passengers With Disabilities From The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Ricon Is ConduCTIng This Recall (Please See 06E008000) And Will Replace The Two Vertical Arms Even If Only One Arm Is Cracked Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Accubuilt At 419-222-8608 Or Ricon At 1-818-267-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Accubuilt, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050601
End Of Manufacture
20050830
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
24
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Accubuilt, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060522