Recall 09V-050
MOBILITY SPECIALIST INC recalled the 2005 to 2006 Chevrolet Express and 1 other model: Equipment adaptive/mobility.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-050
- Reported
- February 6, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 43 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mobility is recalling 43 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express 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.
The risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix
Mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-[removed] or mobility at [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 Express 2005 to 2006
- Ford E Series 2005 to 2006