Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V647000 Reported December 9, 2008

Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon

Q: What is recall 08V647000?

NHTSA recall 08V647000 was issued by Myers Equipment Corporation on December 9, 2008. It addresses: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Myers Equipment Corporation · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V647000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Myers Equipment Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 9, 2008

Defect Summary

Myers is recalling 4 my 2006 gmc 3500, my 2007 thomas built 101ps and my 2008 thomas built 1208s vans and buses 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.

Safety Consequence

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action

Myers 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 myers at 1-330-533-5556.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Myers Equipment Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 08V647000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V647000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V647000?

NHTSA recall 08V647000 was issued by Myers Equipment Corporation on December 9, 2008. It addresses: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Myers Equipment Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V647000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.