2006-2007 Ford E-450, GMC 5500 and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

La Boit Inc. reported this safety recall on September 25, 2008. It covers about 8 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8
reported: Sep 25, 2008
owners notified: Sep 12, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong: La boit is recalling 8 my 2006-2007 ford e-450, gmc 5500, and workhorse specialty 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.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: La boit 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 la boit at 1‑614‑231‑7640.

Recall number 08V497000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V497000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Ford E-450, GMC 5500 and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V497000, reported on September 25, 2008, covers about 8 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V497000?

La boit 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 la boit at 1‑614‑231‑7640.

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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