NHTSA Recall 06V177000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
ACCUBUILT, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24 vehicles. It affects 2006 Accubuilt Van.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V177000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 22, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain vans built on ford e250/350 chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts, the vertical support arms were improperly welded.
Safety risk
During passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the buses or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Remedy
Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. Owners may contact accubuilt at 419-222-8608 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V177000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Accubuilt Van | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.