NHTSA Recall 09V049000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
MOBILITY SPECIALIST INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 86 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Express.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V049000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 6, 2009 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mobility is recalling 86 my 2005-2006 ford e-series and chevrolet express van 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.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Mobility 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 mobility at 714-674-0480.
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 09V049000
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.