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2001 CHEVROLET Express

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: Under Review

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Under Review #08V650000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Manufacturer
RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
What Happened
Your vehicle has a wheelchair lift that may not detect a person or mobility aid in a certain spot, which could lead to an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lift moves unexpectedly, you could get injured.
Free Fix
The lift will be fixed free of charge by the dealership - just contact RAC at 1-800-627-1707 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING (RAC) IS RECALLING 6 MY 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PRIVATE TRANSPORT, MY 2005 THOMAS BUILT FS65, MY 2006-2007 MONITOUR BUS, AND MY 2007 C-2 SCHOOL BUS VEHICLES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER, AND GM 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Original — Remedy
RAC 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 RAC AT 1-800-627-1707.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #08V649000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Manufacturer
RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
What Happened
Your vehicle's wheelchair lift may not detect when someone or something is still on the platform, which can cause it to lower unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lift lowers while someone is still on it, they could get injured.
Free Fix
RAC will fix the lift for free, at no cost to you, and you can contact them at 1-800-627-1707 or RICON at 1-818-267-3000 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
RIFLED AIR CONDITIONING (RAC) IS RECALLING 6 MY 2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS PRIVATE TRANSPORT, MY 2005 THOMAS BUILT FS65, MY 2006-2007 MONITOUR BUS, AND MY 2007 C-2 SCHOOL BUS VEHICLES BUILT ON FREIGHTLINER, AND GM 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Original — Remedy
RAC 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 RAC AT 1-800-627-1707.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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Other CHEVROLET Express Years

2026
3 recalls
2025
4 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
4 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
8 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
10 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
16 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2003
11 recalls
2000
1 recall

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