Feb 22 2009
Auto Recalls: Dodgen, Motor Home, 2007
Build Dates : January 01, 2005 - December 31, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V494000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20080411
Date Received by ODI: 20080925
Date Added to Databse: 20080929
Manufacturer’s Involved: DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2
Summary:
Dodgen is recalling 2 MY 2005-2007 26′ handicap accessible motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, “platform lift installations in motor vehicles.” the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
Consequence:
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy:
Dodgen is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge.