Defect Description For Recall
Colonial Is Recalling 50 My 2006-2008 Ford E350, E450, And Chevrolet G-Van Cutaway Chassis Vehicles Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. 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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
G-VAN
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V677000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Colonial 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 Colonial At 1-301-698-5100.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Colonial Equipment Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
50
Date Owners Notified
20081223
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Colonial Equipment Company
Date Report Received
20081218
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
404