Defect Description For Recall
Mobility Transportation Services (Mts) Is Recalling 9 My 2006-2007 E11, S24 And S31 Vans Built On Ford Chassis And 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 System Accessible 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
MTS
Model Of Vehicle
E11
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V637000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Mts 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 MTS At 1-734-453-6452.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mobility Transportation Services
Start Of Manufacture
20051001
End Of Manufacture
20071130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
20081211
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mobility Transportation Services
Date Report Received
20081204
Make Campaign Number
RICON 001
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403