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 Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform Lift Installations In Motor Vehicles.” The Threshold Warning System May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User In A Certain Spot Within The Defined Threshold Area.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
5500
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V496000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
La Boit Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E095). 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
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
404