Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V663000 Reported December 16, 2008

Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Sunset Vans Inc. · N/A · 169 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V663000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Sunset Vans Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
169
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 16, 2008

Defect Summary

Sunset vans is recalling 169 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 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.

Safety Consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action

Sunset vans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Sunset Vans Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V663000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V663000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V663000?

NHTSA recall 08V663000 was issued by Sunset Vans Inc. on December 16, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon. The recall affects approximately 169 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Sunset Vans Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V663000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.