Recall 08V-662
SUNSET VANS INC. recalled the 2005 to 2007 Chevrolet G Series and 2 other models: Equipment adaptive/mobility.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-662
- Reported
- December 15, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 267 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "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.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-[removed] or sunset vans at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet G Series 2005 to 2007
- Dodge Sprinter 2005 to 2007
- Ford Econoline 2005 to 2007