NHTSA Recall 08V663000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V663000; Date: Dec. 16, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Chevrolet G Series; 2006 Chevrolet G Series; 2007 Chevrolet G Series; 2005 Dodge Sprinter; 2006 Dodge Sprinter; 2007 Dodge Sprinter; 2005 Ford Econoline; 2006 Ford Econoline; 2007 Ford Econoline
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Sunset Vans Inc.
Affected Units:: 169
Recall Summary:
Sunset vans is recalling 169 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet chassis and 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 system accessible 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:
Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.
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: Mar 4, 2009
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