NHTSA Recall 08V580000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
ECLIPSE SPECIALTY VEHICLES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2007 Eclipse Paratransit.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V580000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | November 5, 2008 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Eclipse is recalling 2 my 2007 ford paratransit and transmaster shuttle vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation 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.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Eclipse 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 eclipse at 1-574-262-1223.
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 08V580000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Eclipse Paratransit | 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.