A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Date Announced
FEB 06, 2009
Vehicles Affected
43
NHTSA Campaign #
09V050000
Summary
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.
Actions
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.
Documents (3)