Recall 08V662000: 2005–2007 Ford Econoline and 2 other models
- Report received
- Dec 15, 2008
- Manufacturer
- Sunset vans inc.
- Potentially affected
- 267vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2007
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
Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet 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.
Possible consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 Chevrolet G Series0 complaints
- 2006 Chevrolet G Series0 complaints
- 2007 Chevrolet G Series0 complaints
- 2005 Dodge Sprinter0 complaints
- 2006 Dodge Sprinter0 complaints
- 2007 Dodge Sprinter47 complaints
- 2005 Ford Econoline0 complaints
- 2006 Ford Econoline0 complaints
- 2007 Ford Econoline0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.