Defect Description For Recall
Colonial Is Recalling 50 My 2006-2008 Ford E350, E450, And Chevrolet G-Van Cutaway Chassis Vehicles And 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 Systems 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
G-VAN
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V676000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Colonial 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 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
403