Recall 09V-301: 2006 Ford E-250, 2007 GMC Savanna

DRIVE MASTER CO. INC recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jul 29, 2009, covering about 3 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-301
Report date
Jul 29, 2009
Vehicles affected
3
Owners notified
Jul 8, 2009

The problem

Drive master is recalling 3 vans 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 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

Drive master 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

ManufacturerDRIVE MASTER CO. INC
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number09V301000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford E-2502006All years
GMC Savanna2007All 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-301?

Drive master is recalling 3 vans 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 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-301 fixed?

Drive master 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.