Dodge 1500 (2000) – 09V298000

Defect Description For Recall

R&R Mobility Is Recalling 7 Vans 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

DODGE

Model Of Vehicle

1500

Year

2000

Recall Campaign Number

09V298000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.

Fix Defect

R&R Mobility Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000.

Vehicle Manufacturer

R&R Mobility Vans & Lifts Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

7

Date Owners Notified

20090831

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

R&R Mobility Vans & Lifts Inc.

Date Report Received

20090729

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

403