NHTSA Recall 09V100000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V100000; Date: Mar. 27, 2009
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Ford E-150; 2005 Ford E-150; 2006 Ford E-150; 2007 Ford E-150; 2004 Ford E-250; 2005 Ford E-250; 2006 Ford E-250; 2007 Ford E-250; 2004 Ford E-350; 2005 Ford E-350; 2006 Ford E-350; 2007 Ford E-350; 2006 GM Savanna 3500
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Van Conversions Of Lehigh Valley Inc.
Affected Units:: 52
Recall Summary:
Van conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 Ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 gm savanna 3500 vans built on Ford and gm 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:
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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 27, 2009
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