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NHTSA recall 08V662000

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Campaign
Published byNHTSA (United States)
Campaign number08V662000
ManufacturerSUNSET VANS INC.
Reported2008-12-15
Owners notified2009-03-04
ComponentEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Units potentially affected267

What is wrong

SUNSET VANS IS RECALLING 267 MY 2005-2007 ECONOLINE, G SERIES AND SPRINTER TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE, FORD AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND 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 THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.

What can happen

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

The remedy

SUNSET VANS IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR SUNSET VANS AT 1-888-280-8267.

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Vehicles this campaign lists
2005 CHEVROLET G SERIESBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2007-10-30.
2006 CHEVROLET G SERIESBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2007-10-30.
2007 CHEVROLET G SERIESBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2007-10-30.
2005 DODGE SPRINTERBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2007-10-30.
2006 DODGE SPRINTERBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2007-10-30.
2007 DODGE SPRINTERBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2007-10-30.
2005 FORD ECONOLINEBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2007-10-30.
2006 FORD ECONOLINEBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2007-10-30.
2007 FORD ECONOLINEBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2007-10-30.

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Investigated as EQ08011

This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.

NHTSA investigations that led to this recall
EQ08011Equipment query, opened 2008-07-29, closed 2010-03-04. RICON/THRESHOLD WARNING/ANTI-STOW. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES.

From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
31006192022-09-15. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
T21 Rev32020-06-22. Service bulletin. Emissions Recall T21 Reprogram Engine Control Unit
23-015-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
31-005-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-003-192019-12-16. Service bulletin. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Sprinter Weekly2018-04-23. Service bulletin. Status of Parts Ordering - Sprinter
90025192018-02-21. Service bulletin. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
14TL52018-02-12. Service bulletin. 14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
14TL92017-11-17. Service bulletin. 14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program.

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

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