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2005-2007 Chevrolet G Series, Dodge Sprinter and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Sunset Vans Inc. reported this safety recall on December 15, 2008. It covers about 267 vehicles.

vehicles affected
267
reported
Dec 15, 2008
owners notified
Mar 4, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and 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
Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1‑888‑280‑8267.

Recall number 08V662000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V662000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Chevrolet G Series, Dodge Sprinter and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V662000, reported on December 15, 2008, covers about 267 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V662000?

Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1‑888‑280‑8267.

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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