NHTSA Recall 08V672000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
KINGMOR SUPPLY, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 114 vehicles. It affects 2005–2008 Ic Cesb.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V672000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | December 17, 2008 |
| Owner notification | May 14, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Kingmor supply, inc., is recalling 114 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on certain my 2005 through 2008 ic cesb school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations 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
Kingmor supply 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 kingmor supply toll-free at 1-800-782-4474.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V672000
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.