Defect Description For Recall
Matthews Is Recalling 8 My 1998 Bluebird, My 2004 Ford E450, My 2005-2006 Thomas Built Bus, My 2006 International Bus, My 2007 Chevrolet 5500, Freightliner And Dodge Sprinter Trucks, Transit Buses, And Specialty Vehicles 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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
5500
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V526000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Matthews 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 Mattews Specialty At 336-297-9600.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Matthews Specialty Vehicles
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8
Date Owners Notified
20081022
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Matthews Specialty Vehicles
Date Report Received
20081008
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403