Jul 02 2009
Auto Recdalls: GM, Savanna 3500, 2006
Build Dates : April 01, 2005 - September 10, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V102000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20090327
Date Received by ODI: 20090327
Date Added to Databse: 20090331
Manufacturer’s Involved: VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC.
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Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 74
Summary:
Van conversions is recalling 74 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 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:
Van conversions is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge.