Sunset Vans Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V663000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V663000 by Sunset Vans Inc.. Includes 169 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V663000
Manufacturer: Sunset Vans Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-12-16T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 169

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-km7y~rbm8_ifad
NHTSA ID: 08V663000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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