Defect Description For Recall
American River Is Recalling 1 My 2006 GMC Savannah Full Size Passenger Vans Equipped With A Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lift. The Lift Fails 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
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
SAVANNAH
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
09V268000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
American River Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-300.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American River Mobility Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20090715
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
American River Mobility Inc.
Date Report Received
20090714
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403