Main Mobility, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V272000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V272000 by Main Mobility, Inc.. Includes 185 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in 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

Main mobility 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 main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V272000

Manufacturer: Main Mobility, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-07-06T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift anti-stow interlock

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 185

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in 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: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Main mobility 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 main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-n2r5~gf3y.h63s

NHTSA ID: 09V272000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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