NHTSA recall 09V-306 (09V306000)

equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported July 29, 2009 - about 6 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V306000
Also written as: 09V-306
Reported: July 29, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~6
Component: equipment adaptive and mobility

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-306 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chevrolet Express - 2006

Ford E-350 - 2005

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