NHTSA Recall 09V049000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V049000; Date: Feb. 6, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Chevrolet Express; 2006 Chevrolet Express; 2005 Ford E-series; 2006 Ford E-series
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Mobility Specialist Inc
Affected Units:: 86
Recall Summary:
Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 Ford e-series and Chevrolet express van 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 on 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:
Mobility 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 mobility at 714-674-0480.
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: Feb 28, 2009
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