National VAN Econoline (2005-2008): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V482000 · Sep 17, 2008 · National Van Builders, Inc.
43
vehicles affected
43
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V482000
- Date
- Sep 17, 2008
- Maker
- National Van Builders, Inc.
- Units affected
- 43
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2005-2008
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| National Van | Econoline | 2005-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V482000?
1 model: National Van Econoline (2005-2008), about 43 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V482000?
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.
What can happen?
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.