Defect Description For Recall
Mobilityworks Is Recalling 133 My 2005-2006 Ford E250, My 2000, 2004-2006 E350, My 2000, 2005 E450, My 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, And My 2006 Dodge 2500 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 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
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
2500
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V519000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Mobilityworks 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 Mobilityworks At 1-800-769-8267.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mobility Works
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20060906
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
133
Date Owners Notified
20081016
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mobility Works (Wmk Inc.)
Date Report Received
20081006
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403