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2006 Freightliner MT55 and Moroney B180 recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Moroney Body Works, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 16, 2008. It covers about 1 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1
reported
Sep 16, 2008
owners notified
Sep 16, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Moroney body works is recalling 1 my 2006 b180 (freightliner mt55) bookmobile step van 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.
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Moroney is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or moroney at 1‑508‑792‑2878.

Recall number 08V467000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V467000

Is there a recall on the 2006 Freightliner MT55 and Moroney B180 equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V467000, reported on September 16, 2008, covers about 1 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V467000?

Moroney is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑800‑322‑2884 or moroney at 1‑508‑792‑2878.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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