NHTSA Recall 08V568000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 42 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Chevrolet Express.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V568000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | October 24, 2008 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V568000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Express | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Dodge Sprinter | 2006 |
| Ford E-150 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Ford E-250 | 2006 |
| Ford E-350 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| GMC Savanna | 2006 |
| Newmar Dutchstar | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.