Defect Description For Recall
La Boit Is Recalling 8 My 2006-2007 Ford E-450, GMC 5500, And Workhorse Specialty Vehicles 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 Systems 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.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
5500
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V497000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
La Boit 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 La Boit At 1-614-231-7640.
Vehicle Manufacturer
La Boit Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060401
End Of Manufacture
20071231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8
Date Owners Notified
20080912
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
La Boit Inc.
Date Report Received
20080925
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403