Recall 09V-297: 1996 Chevrolet G-20, 2000 Dodge 1500 and 3 more
R&R MOBILITY VANS & LIFTS INC. recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jul 29, 2009, covering about 7 vehicles.
The problem
R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on 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
R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | R&R MOBILITY VANS & LIFTS INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V297000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet G-20 | 1996 | All years |
| Dodge 1500 | 2000 | All years |
| Ford E-150 | 1994 | All years |
| Ford E-250 | 2004 | All years |
| GMC Savannah | 2005 | All 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 09V-297?
R&r mobility is recalling 7 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lift. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on 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 09V-297 fixed?
R&r mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (Please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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.