Recall 08V671000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2006-2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V671000 |
| Manufacturer | DOUBLE K INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
DOUBLE K IS RECALLING 1 MY 2006 VILLAGER TROLLEY BUILT ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS ON 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
DOUBLE K 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 DOUBLE K AT 1-715-478-5090.
Related Recalls for DOUBLE K
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V209000 | 2009 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 | |
| 12V344000 | 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 | |
| 11V559000 | 2010 DOUBLE K MAINSTREET | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 68 | |
| 11V091000 | 2002 DOUBLE K VILLAGER | EQUIPMENT | 175 | |
| 08V670000 | 2006 DOUBLE K VILLAGER | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | |
| 07V306000 | 2007 DOUBLE K VILLAGER 228 | STEERING | 18,000 |