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2006-2008 Chevrolet G Van, Ford E-350 and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Colonial Equipment Company reported this safety recall on December 18, 2008. It covers about 50 vehicles.

vehicles affected
50
reported
Dec 18, 2008
owners notified
Dec 23, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Colonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 ford e350, e450, and chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles 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 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
Colonial 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 colonial at 1‑301‑698‑5100.

Recall number 08V676000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V676000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Chevrolet G Van, Ford E-350 and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V676000, reported on December 18, 2008, covers about 50 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V676000?

Colonial 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 colonial at 1‑301‑698‑5100.

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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