Recall 08V-568: 2006–2008 Chevrolet Express, 2006 Dodge Sprinter and 5 more

CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Oct 24, 2008, covering about 42 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-568
Report date
Oct 24, 2008
Vehicles affected
42
Owners notified
Nov 21, 2008

The problem

Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford e250, gmc savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation 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.

The risk

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

The fix

Cummings 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 cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

Notes

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerCUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V568000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Express2006, 2007, 2008All years
Dodge Sprinter2006All years
Ford E-1502006, 2007, 2008All years
Ford E-2502006All years
Ford E-3502006, 2007, 2008All years
GMC Savanna2006All years
Newmar DUTCHSTAR2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-568?

Cummings is recalling 42 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e350, chevrolet express, my 2006 ford e250, gmc savanna, dodge sprinter conversion vans, and my 2007 newmar dutchstar motor homes equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation 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.

How is recall 08V-568 fixed?

Cummings 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 cummings at 1-763-498-7887.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.