NHTSA Recall 09V272000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
MAIN MOBILITY, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 185 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Express.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V272000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | July 6, 2009 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Main mobility is recalling 185 model year 2005 through 2009 chevrolet express and GMC savana vans manufactured between april 1, 2005 and june 25, 2009, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in 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
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Main mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
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 09V272000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Express | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| GMC Savana | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
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.