Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Manufacturer
MAIN MOBILITY, INC.
What Happened
Your wheelchair lift is a crucial system that helps you enter and exit your van safely. In certain 2005-2009 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans, the lift might not detect when someone is still on it, which could cause it to move unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lift stows with you still on it, you could get injured, which could be serious or even life-threatening.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the wheelchair lift with a revised one that works correctly and safely, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Original — Remedy
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.
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