NHTSA Campaign 09V306000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Issued by THE CUSTOMIZERS INC. · Reported Jul 29, 2009 · 6 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | EXPRESS | 2006 | 6 |
| FORD | E-350 | 2005 | 6 |
| GMC | SAVANNAH | 2007 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 09V306000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.