Recall 08V-670: 2006 Double K Villager

DOUBLE K INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 17, 2008, covering about 1 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-670
Report date
Dec 17, 2008
Vehicles affected
1
Owners notified
Dec 23, 2008

The problem

Double k is recalling 1 my 2006 villager trolley built on a workhorse 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.

The risk

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

The fix

Double k is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or double k at 1-715-478-5090.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerDOUBLE K INC.
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V670000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Double K Villager2006All years

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-670?

Double k is recalling 1 my 2006 villager trolley built on a workhorse 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.

How is recall 08V-670 fixed?

Double k is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or double k at 1-715-478-5090.

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.