Recall 08V-663
SUNSET VANS INC. recalled the 2005 to 2007 Chevrolet G Series and 2 other models: Equipment adaptive/mobility.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-663
- Reported
- December 16, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 169 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Sunset vans is recalling 169 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 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.
The risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix
Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). 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