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2007 Eclipse Paratransit recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Eclipse Specialty Vehicles reported this safety recall on November 5, 2008. It covers about 2 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2
reported
Nov 5, 2008
owners notified
Nov 4, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Eclipse is recalling 2 my 2007 ford paratransit and transmaster shuttle 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.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Eclipse is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or eclipse at 1‑574‑262‑1223.

Recall number 08V580000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V580000

Is there a recall on the 2007 Eclipse Paratransit equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V580000, reported on November 5, 2008, covers about 2 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V580000?

Eclipse is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or eclipse at 1‑574‑262‑1223.

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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