Defect Description For Recall
Cummings Is Recalling 42 My 2006-2008 Ford E150, E350, Chevrolet Express, My 2006 Ford E250, GMC Savanna, Dodge Sprinter Conversion Vans, And My 2007 Newmar Dutchstar Motor Homes 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
SPRINTER
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V569000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Cummings 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 Cummings At 1-763-498-7887.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, I
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
42
Date Owners Notified
20081121
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply
Date Report Received
20081024
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403