Defect Description For Recall
Sunset Vans Is Recalling 169 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 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
SPRINTER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V663000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Sunset Vans 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 Sunset Vans At 1-888-280-8267.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sunset Vans Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20060930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
169
Date Owners Notified
20090304
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Sunset Vans Inc.
Date Report Received
20081216
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403