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Lift-u Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled October 1, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E035000 · Lift-u
Hazard
THIS COULD ALLOW A MOBILITY AID TO ROLL OFF OF THE LIFT PLATFORM INJURING ITS OCCUPANT.
Remedy
LIFT-U IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES TO THE OEMS INVOLVED.
Units
2,534 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. FAILURE OF A SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVE IN THESE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MAY ALLOW THE FRONT AND REAR PLATFORM BARRIERS TO RETURN TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION FROM THE VERTICAL POSITION THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED IN.
What to do
LIFT-U IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES TO THE OEMS INVOLVED.
Product
Lift-u WHEELCHAIR LIFT
Manufacturer(s)
LIFT-U
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →