NHTSA Recall 09V268000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
AMERICAN RIVER MOBILITY INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2006 GMC Savannah.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V268000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | July 14, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 15, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
American river is recalling 1 my 2006 GMC savannah full size passenger vans equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. The lift fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
American river is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-300.
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V268000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| GMC Savannah | 2006 |
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.