NHTSA Recall # | 84095 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 09V050000 |
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Manufacturer | MOBILITY SPECIALIST INC |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | EXPRESS |
Model Year | 2006 |
Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
Date of notification | 28/02/09 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/01/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/12/06 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 06/02/09 |
Report created | 05/02/09 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 403 |
Estimated number of affected units | 43 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally. |
Corrective action | Mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility at 714-674-0480. |
Recall notes | Customers 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 . |