AROUND TOWN TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by AROUND TOWN TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS, LLC in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

September 18, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON

AROUND TOWN IS RECALLING 6 MY 2003 FORD E-350 AND MY 2006 E-250 WHEELCHAIR CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. 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.

NHTSA ID: 08V478000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Corrective Action:

AROUND TOWN 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 AROUND TOWN AT 1-678-364-8594.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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