NHTSA Recall 08V519000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V519000; Date: Oct. 6, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Dodge 2500; 2006 Ford E-250; 2004 Ford E-350; 2006 Ford E-350; 2005 Ford E-450; 2005 Ford E250; 2000 Ford E350; 2005 Ford E350; 2000 Ford E450; 2005 GMC 3500; 2006 GMC Savana 3500; 2005 GMC Sierra 2500; 2006 GMC Sierra 2500
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Mobility Works
Affected Units:: 133
Recall Summary:
Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 Ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, and my 2006 Dodge 2500 vans 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.
How to Fix:
Mobilityworks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Recall Notes:
Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 16, 2008
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