Defect Description For Recall
Sunset Vans Is Recalling 267 My 2005-2007 Econoline, G Series And Sprinter Trucks Built On Dodge, Ford And Chevrolet Chassis And 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
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
SPRINTER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V662000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Sunset Vans 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 Sunset Vans At 1-888-280-8267.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sunset Vans Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20071030
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
267
Date Owners Notified
20090304
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Sunset Vans Inc.
Date Report Received
20081215
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
404