NHTSA Recall 09V303000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
VAN PRODUCTS MOBILITY & COMMERCIAL reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Express.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V303000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | July 29, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 8, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Van products is recalling 8 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. The lift fails 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
Van products is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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 09V303000
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.