Vehicle Recall Archive for 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER

Record ID

49032

Campaign Number

08V536000

Make of Vehicle

FORD

Model of Vehicle

E250

Year

2006

Make Campaign Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Component Description

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Defect Description

ACCUBUILT IS RECALLING 890 MY 2006-2008 FORD E150, E250, AND E350 CARGO VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION 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.

Effect of Defect

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Fix Defect

ACCUBUILT IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR ACCUBUILT AT 1-800-837-8624.

Manufacturers

ACCUBUILT, INC.

Start of Manufacture

20051017

End of Manufacture

20071012

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

890

Date Owners Notified

20081028

Initiated By

ODI

Responsible Maufacturer

ACCUBUILT, INC.

Date Report Received

20081006

Part Number

571

Federal MV Safety Standard

404

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