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