Defect Description For Recall
Customizers Is Recalling 3 Vans 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
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
SAVANNAH
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
09V307000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Customizers Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
The Customizers Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20061023
End Of Manufacture
20060906
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3
Date Owners Notified
20090629
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
The Customizers Inc.
Date Report Received
20090729
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403