Recall 06V177000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2006-2006 ACCUBUILT VAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 24 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V177000 |
| Manufacturer | ACCUBUILT, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 24 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VANS BUILT ON FORD E250/350 CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.
Safety Consequence
DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE BUSES OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
RICON IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E008000) AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCUBUILT AT 419-222-8608 OR RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.