Moroney B180 (2006) – 08V467000

Defect Description For Recall

Moroney Body Works Is Recalling 1 My 2006 B180 (Freightliner Mt55) Bookmobile Step Van 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

MORONEY

Model Of Vehicle

B180

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

08V467000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.

Fix Defect

Moroney Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-800-322-2884 Or Moroney At 1-508-792-2878.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Moroney Body Works, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20060101

End Of Manufacture

20061231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1

Date Owners Notified

20080916

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Moroney Body Works, Inc.

Date Report Received

20080916

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

403