NHTSA Recall 08V677000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V677000; Date: Dec. 18, 2008
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move 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 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:
Colonial 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 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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