Defect Description For Recall
Ride-Away Is Recalling Vans 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
RIDE AWAY
Model Of Vehicle
FORD E150
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
09V282000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Ride-Away Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ride-Away Handicap Equipment
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
Date Owners Notified
20090831
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ride-Away Corporation
Date Report Received
20090722
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403