Tuesday, October 07, 2008
RECALL: 2005-2007 DODGEN MOTOR HOMES: RICON WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
DODGEN / MOTOR HOME 2005-2007
Manufacturer : DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : SEP 18, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V494000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2
Summary:
DODGEN IS RECALLING 2 MY 2005-2007 26' HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. 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.
Consequence:
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy:
DODGEN 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 DODGEN AT 1-800-247-1835.
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.
DODGEN / MOTOR HOME 2005-2007
Manufacturer : DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date : SEP 18, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V494000 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2
Summary:
DODGEN IS RECALLING 2 MY 2005-2007 26' HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. 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.
Consequence:
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy:
DODGEN 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 DODGEN AT 1-800-247-1835.
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.
