Intermotive Vehicle Controls | NHTSA Recall #08E004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08E004000 by Intermotive Vehicle Controls. Includes 250 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. Ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6l diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. the diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. the diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed.

Corrective Action

Intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. this recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08E004000
Manufacturer: Intermotive Vehicle Controls
Report Received Date: 2008-01-07T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift interlock system
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 250

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ONP2007-02
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, p/no. Ilis605-h3 ilis activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005 - 2008 chevy 560 (c4500 and c5500 kodiak) 6.6l diesel vehicles which a protection diode was used. the diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. the diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed.
Consequence Summary: Should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift.
Corrective Action: Intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2007. owners can contact intermotive toll-free at 1-800-969-6080. this recall only pertains to aftermarket intermotive wheelchair lifts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrlot and gmc vehicles manufactured by general motors.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08E004000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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