National Van Econoline (2005) – 08V125000

Defect Description For Recall

National Van Builders Is Recalling 43 My 2005-2008 Econoline Vans Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Vans 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

NATIONAL VAN

Model Of Vehicle

ECONOLINE

Year

2005

Recall Campaign Number

08V125000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.

Fix Defect

Ricon Is Handling The Remedy For This Campaign (Please See 07E095). Ricon Will Correct The Wheelchair Lift Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Ricon At 818-267-3000 Or National Van Builders At 800-527-7477.

Vehicle Manufacturer

National Van Builders, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20050401

End Of Manufacture

20071009

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

43

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

National Van Builders, Inc.

Date Report Received

20080320

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

403