2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS RECALL - #09V050000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MOBILITY IS RECALLING 43 MY 2005-2006 FORD E-SERIES AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS VANS 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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS |
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| Manufacturer |
MOBILITY SPECIALIST INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2005 - 12/31/2006 |
| Recalled on |
2/5/2009 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/28/2009 |
| # Affected |
43 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
MOBILITY IS RECALLING 43 MY 2005-2006 FORD E-SERIES AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS VANS 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. |
| Consequences |
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY. |
| Corrective action |
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 MOBILITY AT 714-674-0480. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for SEAT BELTS
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for SEAT BELTS
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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