OSHKOSH SPECIALTY VEHICLES: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by OSHKOSH SPECIALTY VEHICLES in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

August 14, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON

OSHKOSH SPECIALTY VEHICLES IS RECALLING 1 MY 2007 DOUBLE EXPANDABLE TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT.

NHTSA ID: 08V406000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Corrective Action:

OSHKOSH SV IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR OSHKOSH SV AT 1-708-596-5066.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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