NHTSA Recall 08V662000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
SUNSET VANS INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 267 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet G Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V662000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | December 15, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 4, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Sunset vans is recalling 267 my 2005-2007 econoline, g series and sprinter trucks built on dodge, ford and chevrolet chassis and 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 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
Sunset vans 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 sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V662000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet G Series | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Dodge Sprinter | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford Econoline | 2005, 2006, 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.