1998-2007 Bluebird TC2000, Chevrolet 5500 and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility
Matthews Specialty Vehicles reported this safety recall on October 8, 2008. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- Oct 8, 2008
- owners notified
- Oct 22, 2008
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Matthews is recalling 8 my 1998 bluebird, my 2004 ford e450, my 2005-2006 thomas built bus, my 2006 international bus, my 2007 chevrolet 5500, freightliner and dodge sprinter trucks, transit buses, and specialty vehicles 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.
- Risk
- A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Matthews 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 mattews specialty at 336‑297‑9600.
Recall number 08V526000
Affected vehicles
- Bluebird TC2000 1998 1998
- Chevrolet 5500 2007 2007
- Dodge Sprinter 2007 2007
- Ford E-450 2004 2004
- Freightliner Book Mobile 2007 2007
- International Bus 2006 2006
- Thomas Built Bus 2005-2006 20052006
Questions about recall 08V526000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2007 Bluebird TC2000, Chevrolet 5500 and others equipment adaptive/mobility?
Yes. Recall 08V526000, reported on October 8, 2008, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V526000?
Matthews 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 mattews specialty at 336‑297‑9600.
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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