Recall 08V466000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2006-2006 MORONEY B180
RECALL This recall affects up to 1 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V466000 |
| Manufacturer | MORONEY BODY WORKS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
MORONEY BODY WORKS IS RECALLING 1 MY 2006 B180 (FREIGHTLINER MT55) BOOKMOBILE STEP VAN EQUIPPED WITH A RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS 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.
Safety Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
MORONEY 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 MORONEY AT 1-508-792-2878.
Related Recalls for MORONEY
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V467000 | 2006 MORONEY B180 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |