Defect Description For Recall
National Van Builders Is Recalling 43 My 2005-2008 Ford Econoline Vehicles 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
NATIONAL VAN
Model Of Vehicle
ECONOLINE
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V482000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
National Van Builders 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 National Van Builders At 1-800-527-7477.
Vehicle Manufacturer
National Van Builders, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20080731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43
Date Owners Notified
20080801
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
National Van Builders, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080917
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
404