Defect Description For Recall
Ride-Away Is Recalling Vans Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, “Platform Lift Installations On 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
RIDE AWAY
Model Of Vehicle
FORD E150
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
09V283000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Ride-Away Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lift Free Of Charge (Please See 07E095). 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
20090723
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
404