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A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Summary
Leader industries is recalling 14 MY 2005-2006 vans built on Ford chassis and 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.
Actions
Leader industries 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 leader industries leader industries at 626-575-0880.
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Date Announced
JAN 16, 2009
Vehicles Affected
14
NHTSA Campaign #
09V016000
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