Motor Home Recall: Faulty Wheelchair Lifts

November 19, 2008

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     CUMMINGS / CHEVROLET EXPRESS     2006-2008
     CUMMINGS / DODGE SPRINTER     2006
     CUMMINGS / FORD E150     2006-2008
     CUMMINGS / FORD E250     2006
     CUMMINGS / FORD E350     2006-2008
     CUMMINGS / GMC SAVANNA     2006
     CUMMINGS / NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR     2007
Manufacturer: CUMMINGS MOBILITY CONVERSION & SUPPLY, I Mfr’s Report Date: OCT 20, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V568000 EQ08011 NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42
Summary: CUMMINGS IS RECALLING 42 2006-2008 FORD E150, E350, CHEVROLET EXPRESS, 2006 FORD E250, GMC SAVANNA, DODGE SPRINTER CONVERSION VANS, AND 2007 NEWMAR DUTCHSTAR MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, “PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATION IN 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.
Consequence: THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy: CUMMINGS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR CUMMINGS AT 1-763-498-7887.
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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