American River Mobility Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V268000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V268000 by American River Mobility Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

American river is recalling 1 my 2006 gmc savannah full size passenger vans equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. the lift fails 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

American river is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V268000

Manufacturer: American River Mobility Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-07-14T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: American river is recalling 1 my 2006 gmc savannah full size passenger vans equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. the lift fails 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: American river is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-300.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fcvc-aupb-iya3

NHTSA ID: 09V268000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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