2005-2007 Chevrolet Express, Ford E-250 and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Quality Van Sales, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 22, 2008. It covers about 18 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 18
reported: Sep 22, 2008
owners notified: Sep 17, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong: Quality van sales is recalling 18 my 2005-2007 ford e-250, my 2006 ford e-350 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 systems 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.
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy: Quality van sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or quality van sales at 1‑800‑408‑8550.

Recall number 08V489000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V489000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Express, Ford E-250 and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V489000, reported on September 22, 2008, covers about 18 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V489000?

Quality van sales is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or quality van sales at 1‑800‑408‑8550.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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