Defect Description For Recall
Van Conversions Is Recalling 52 My 2004-2007 Ford E-150, E-250 E-350 And My 2006 GM Savanna 3500 Vans Built On Ford And GM 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
GM
Model Of Vehicle
SAVANNA 3500
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
09V100000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Van Conversions 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 Van Conversions At 610-837-0707.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Van Conversions Of Lehigh Valley Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20060906
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52
Date Owners Notified
20090327
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Van Conversions Of Lehigh Valley Inc.
Date Report Received
20090327
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403