2005-2007 Chevrolet Express, Ford E-350 and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

The Customizers Inc. reported this safety recall on July 29, 2009. It covers about 6 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 6
reported: Jul 29, 2009
owners notified: Jun 29, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong: Customizers is recalling 6 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts 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: Customizers is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000.

Recall number 09V306000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V306000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Express, Ford E-350 and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 09V306000, reported on July 29, 2009, covers about 6 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V306000?

Customizers is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000.

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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