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2005-2006 Chevrolet Express and Ford E Series recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Mobility Specialist Inc reported this safety recall on February 6, 2009. It covers about 86 vehicles.

vehicles affected
86
reported
Feb 6, 2009
owners notified
Feb 28, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express van 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 on 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
Mobility 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 at 714‑674‑0480.

Recall number 09V049000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V049000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Chevrolet Express and Ford E Series equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 09V049000, reported on February 6, 2009, covers about 86 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V049000?

Mobility 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 at 714‑674‑0480.

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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