Double K 2006 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall

Recalled December 18, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08V671000 · Double K

Hazard

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy

DOUBLE K 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 DOUBLE K AT 1-715-478-5090.

Units

1 units

Description

DOUBLE K IS RECALLING 1 MY 2006 VILLAGER TROLLEY BUILT ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND 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 ON 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.

What to do

DOUBLE K 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 DOUBLE K AT 1-715-478-5090.

Product

Double K VILLAGER

Manufacturer(s)

Double K Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →