Vantage Mobility: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Vantage Mobility in 2006. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 17, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 403/RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFT ARMS CRACK

CERTAIN VMI/RICON 1200, 2000, AND 5500 SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 12 AND JULY 1, 2005, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN SPECIALITY VEHICLES. THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.

NHTSA ID: 06E085000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 98

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

VMI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE BOTH VERTICAL ARMS EVEN IF ONLY ONE ARM IS CRACKED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VMI'S TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT AT 800-348-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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