Defect Description For Recall
West Texas Rehabiliation Center Is Recalling 1 My 2005 Chevrolet G3500 Van And 1 My 2006 Ford E-150 Van Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Installations In 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
G3500
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
09V274000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
West Texas 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 West Texas At 1-325-793-3546.
Vehicle Manufacturer
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20090716
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20090714
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403