NHTSA Recall 09V269000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V269000; Date: Jul. 14, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 GMC Savannah
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: American River Mobility Inc.
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
American river is recalling 1 my 2006 GMC savannah full size passenger van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. The vehicle fails 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:
American river is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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: Jul 15, 2009
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