J's Mobility Unlimited 2005 wheelchair adapted Ford E-250 w/Ricon lift

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NHTSA recall press release--another faulty Ricon wheelchair lift:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FORD / E-250 2005

Manufacturer: J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V249000 EQ08011
NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 (http://javascript<b></b>:openRelatedDefectsWindow('09V249000','Vehicles',' VEHICLE');)
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1

Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC., IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2005 FORD E-250 VAN EQUIPPED WITH A RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT. THIS VEHICLE FAILS 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:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED 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 J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED AT 1-601-939-2112.

Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif OWNERS 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 (http://www.safercar.gov/) .

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Second problem on the same wheelchair lift:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
FORD / E-250 2005

Manufacturer: J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V250000 EQ08011
NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 (http://javascript<b></b>:openRelatedDefectsWindow('09V250000','Vehicles',' VEHICLE');)
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1

Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC., IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2005 FORD E-250 VAN EQUIPPED WITH A RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT. THIS VEHICLE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN 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.

Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED 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 J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED AT 1-601-939-2112.

Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif OWNERS 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 (http://www.safercar.gov/) .