Eclipse Paratransit

Model Paratransit made by Eclipse got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
08V580000ECLIPSE SPECIALTY VEHICLES V (Vehicle)211/04/2008ODIECLIPSE SPECIALTY VEHICLES11/05/200811/05/2008571404
Defect SummaryEclipse 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.
Consequence SummaryThe user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryEclipse 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.
NotesCustomers 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.