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NHTSA recall 09V272000

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Campaign
Published byNHTSA (United States)
Campaign number09V272000
ManufacturerMAIN MOBILITY, INC.
Reported2009-07-06
Owners notified2009-06-25
ComponentEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Units potentially affected185

What is wrong

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.

What can happen

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

The 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 this campaign lists
2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESSBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.
2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESSBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.
2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESSBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.
2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESSBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.
2009 CHEVROLET EXPRESSBuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.
2005 GMC SAVANABuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.
2006 GMC SAVANABuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.
2007 GMC SAVANABuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.
2008 GMC SAVANABuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.
2009 GMC SAVANABuilt 2005-04-01 to 2009-06-25.

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
PIT53532024-04-01. Service bulletin. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
07-00-89-037S2024-03-19. Service bulletin. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
1406040052024-02-12. Service bulletin. Duramax® Diesel Glow Plugs Difficult to Install Due to Carbon Buildup - New Glow Plug Bore Reamer Available
PIP5601B2024-02-12. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
18-NA-0992024-02-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PIT5074P2024-01-29. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
PIT5319A2024-01-08. Service bulletin. Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
PIT53192024-01-08. Service bulletin. Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
Recalls2024-01-08. Service bulletin. Vehicle Recalls
PIT5074H2023-12-26. Service bulletin. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.

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

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