NHTSA Recall 09V296000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V296000; Date: Jul. 29, 2009
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Dodge Sprinter; 2004 Ford E-250
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Access Mobility Center
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Access mobility is recalling 3 model year 2004 Ford e-250 and model year 2006 Dodge sprinter vans 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:
Access mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). 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: Aug 31, 2009
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