EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. FAILURE OF A SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVE IN THESE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
— Recall Campaign #99E035000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 2,534 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
99E035000
| Manufacturer: | LIFT-U |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 01, 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 99E035000 |
| Units affected: | 2,534 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD ALLOW A MOBILITY AID TO ROLL OFF OF THE LIFT PLATFORM INJURING ITS OCCUPANT.
- Corrective action:
- LIFT-U IS PROVIDING REPLACEMENT SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES TO THE OEMS INVOLVED.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LIFT-U AT 1-209-838-2400 OR THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) INVOLVED.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).