Recall 08V-125: 2005–2008 National Van Econoline
NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Mar 20, 2008, covering about 43 vehicles.
The problem
National van builders is recalling 43 my 2005-2008 econoline vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vans fail 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.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
Ricon is handling the remedy for this campaign (Please see 07e095). Ricon will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or national van builders at 800-527-7477.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V125000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-125?
National van builders is recalling 43 my 2005-2008 econoline vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vans fail 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.
How is recall 08V-125 fixed?
Ricon is handling the remedy for this campaign (Please see 07e095). Ricon will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. Owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or national van builders at 800-527-7477.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.