NHTSA recall 09V-038 (09V038000)

equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported January 28, 2009 - about 3 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V038000
Also written as: 09V-038
Reported: January 28, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~3
Component: equipment adaptive and mobility

What is being recalled

OBS IS RECALLING 3 RICON WHEELCHAIR LIFTS WHICH IT INSTALLED ON MY 2006 BLUE BIRD AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN 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.

Why it is dangerous

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OBS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR OBS AT 1-330-453-3725.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-038 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Chevrolet Express - 2006

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