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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 16, 2008. It covers about 169 vehicles.

vehicles affected
169
reported
Dec 16, 2008
owners notified
Mar 4, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Sunset vans is recalling 169 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 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
Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1‑888‑280‑8267.

Recall number 08V663000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V663000

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

Yes. Recall 08V663000, reported on December 16, 2008, covers about 169 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V663000?

Sunset vans 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 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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