2005-2009 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: equipment adaptive/mobility
Main Mobility, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 6, 2009. It covers about 185 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 185
- reported
- Jul 6, 2009
- owners notified
- Jun 25, 2009
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in 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
- The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy
- Main mobility 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 main mobility at 1‑716‑759‑6811.
Recall number 09V272000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 09V272000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2009 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana equipment adaptive/mobility?
Yes. Recall 09V272000, reported on July 6, 2009, covers about 185 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V272000?
Main mobility 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 main mobility at 1‑716‑759‑6811.
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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