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