Recall 09V028000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2005-2006 CENTURY MSM3200
RECALL This recall affects up to 6 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V028000 |
| Manufacturer | CENTURY INDUSTRIES, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 6 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CENTURY IS RECALLING 6 MY 2005-2006 MSM3200, MY 2005 MSM2800, MSM3600 AND MY 2006 FORD VAN 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 SYSTEM ACCESSIBLE 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.
Safety Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
COMM TRANS 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 COMM TRANS AT 901-726-9394.
Related Recalls for CENTURY
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09V027000 | 2005 CENTURY MSM2800 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |