NHTSA Recall 09V326000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
QUALITY VANS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chevrolet 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V326000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 3, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Quality vans is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vans 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 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
Quality vans 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 quality vans at 1-480-464-7007.
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 09V326000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet 1500 | 2007 |
| Chevrolet 3500 | 2005, 2006 |
| Elite 5TH Wheel Trailer | 2006 |
| Ford E-250 | 2004 |
| Ford E-350 | 2005, 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.