NHTSA Recall 09V273000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V273000; Date: Jul. 14, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Chevrolet G3500; 2006 Ford E-150
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 Chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 Ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "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:
West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
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 16, 2009
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