14 Quality Vans 2004-2008 wheelchair adapted vans & 5th wheel trailers w/Ricon lifts

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NHTSA recall:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHEVY / 1500 2007
CHEVY / 2500 2007-2008
CHEVY / 3500 2005-2006
ELITE / 5TH WHEEL TRAILER 2006
FORD / E-250 2004
FORD / E-350 2005-2006
SPRINTER / 2500 2007

Manufacturer: QUALITY VANS
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 30, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V325000 EQ08011
NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 (http://javascript<b></b>:openRelatedDefectsWindow('09V325000','Vehicles',' VEHICLE');)
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 14

Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif QUALITY VANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 VANS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2005 AND NOVEMBER 2007, 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.

Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif QUALITY 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 QUALITY VANS AT 1-480-464-7007.

Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV (http://www.safercar.gov/) .

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NHTSA recall:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CHEVY / 1500 2007
CHEVY / 3500 2005-2006
ELITE / 5TH WHEEL TRAILER 2006
FORD / E-250 2004
FORD / E-350 2005-2006

Manufacturer: QUALITY VANS
Mfr's Report Date: JUL 30, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V326000 EQ08011
NHTSA Action Number: EQ08011 (http://javascript<b></b>:openRelatedDefectsWindow('09V326000','Vehicles',' VEHICLE');)
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8

Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.

Consequence:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV (http://www.safercar.gov/) .