NHTSA Recall 09V304000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V304000; Date: Jul. 29, 2009
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Chevrolet Express; 2004 Ford E-250; 2006 Ford E-250
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Van Products Mobility & Commercial
Affected Units:: 8
Recall Summary:
Van products is recalling 8 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:
Van products 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: Jul 8, 2009
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