NHTSA Recall 08V676000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V676000; Date: Dec. 18, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Chevrolet G-van; 2007 Chevrolet G-van; 2008 Chevrolet G-van; 2006 Ford E-350; 2007 Ford E-350; 2008 Ford E-350; 2006 Ford E-450; 2007 Ford E-450; 2008 Ford E-450
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Colonial Equipment Company
Affected Units:: 50
Recall Summary:
Colonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 Ford e350, e450, and Chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles 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 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:
Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.
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: Dec 23, 2008
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