NHTSA Recall 08V406000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
OSHKOSH SPECIALTY VEHICLES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2007 Oshkosh SV Double Expandable Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V406000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 14, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 1, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Oshkosh specialty vehicles is recalling 1 my 2007 double expandable trailer equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for 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.
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Oshkosh sv is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or oshkosh sv at 1-708-596-5066.
Notes
Customers may 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 08V406000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Oshkosh SV Double Expandable Trailer | 2007 |
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.