Recall 08V652000: 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500

Report received

Dec 10, 2008

Manufacturer

Ilderton conversion co.

Potentially affected

3vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Ilderton conversion is recalling 3 my 2006 dodge sprinter 2500 vans 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.

Possible consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Remedy

Ilderton conversion 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 ilderton conversion at 1-800-859-6066.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Dodge Sprinter 250034 complaints