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Recall 08V-672: 2005–2008 IC Cesb

KINGMOR SUPPLY, INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Dec 17, 2008, covering about 114 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-672
Report date
Dec 17, 2008
Vehicles affected
114
Owners notified
May 14, 2009

The problem

Kingmor supply, inc., is recalling 114 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain my 2005 through 2008 ic cesb school buses. These vehicles 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

Kingmor supply 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 kingmor supply toll-free at 1-800-782-4474.

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

ManufacturerKINGMOR SUPPLY, INC.
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V672000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
IC Cesb2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All 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-672?

Kingmor supply, inc., is recalling 114 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain my 2005 through 2008 ic cesb school buses. These vehicles 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-672 fixed?

Kingmor supply 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 kingmor supply toll-free at 1-800-782-4474.

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.