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2004-2008 Chevrolet 1500, Chevrolet 2500 and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Mobility Works reported this safety recall on October 6, 2008. It covers about 224 vehicles.

vehicles affected
224
reported
Oct 6, 2008
owners notified
Oct 18, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Mobilityworks is recalling 224 my 2007-2008 ford e150, my 2006-2008 e250, my 2004-2007 e350, my 2006 e450, my 2005-2007 chevrolet 2500, my 2007 chevrolet 1500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Mobilityworks 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 mobility works at 1‑800‑769‑8267.

Recall number 08V518000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V518000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2008 Chevrolet 1500, Chevrolet 2500 and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V518000, reported on October 6, 2008, covers about 224 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V518000?

Mobilityworks 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 mobility works at 1‑800‑769‑8267.

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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