NHTSA Recall 08V651000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V651000; Date: Dec. 10, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Ilderton Conversion Co.
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Ilderton conversion is recalling 3 my 2006 sprinter Dodge 2500 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.
How to Fix:
Ilderton conversion 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 ilderton conversion at 1-800-859-6066.
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: Jan 5, 2009
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