Recall 09V-274
WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER recalled the 2005 Chevrolet G3500 and 1 other model: Equipment adaptive/mobility.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-274
- Reported
- July 14, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 2 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in 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
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
West texas is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-[removed] or west texas at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners 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 G3500 2005
- Ford E-150 2006