Defect Description For Recall
Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles Is Recalling 1 My 2007 Double Expandable Trailer 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
Oshkosh SV
Model Of Vehicle
DOUBLE EXPANDABLE TRAILER
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V406000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Oshkosh SV Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-800-322-2884 Or Oshkosh SV At 1-708-596-5066.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles
Start Of Manufacture
20001201
End Of Manufacture
20071231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20080801
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles
Date Report Received
20080814
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403