Sunset Vans Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V662000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V662000 by Sunset Vans Inc.. Includes 267 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet 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.

Corrective Action

Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V662000
Manufacturer: Sunset Vans Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-12-15T00:00:00
Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 267

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet 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 Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Corrective Action: Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-khwg-5wsn.4nyb
NHTSA ID: 08V662000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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