Recall 09V272000: 2005–2009 Chevrolet Express and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 6, 2009

Manufacturer

Main mobility, inc.

Potentially affected

185vehicles

Model years

2005–2009

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

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.

Possible consequence

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2005 Chevrolet Express23 complaints
• 2006 Chevrolet Express12 complaints
• 2007 Chevrolet Express18 complaints
• 2008 Chevrolet Express14 complaints
• 2009 Chevrolet Express10 complaints
• 2005 GMC Savana13 complaints
• 2006 GMC Savana7 complaints
• 2007 GMC Savana6 complaints
• 2008 GMC Savana3 complaints
• 2009 GMC Savana2 complaints