Recall
Dodgen Motor Home — 08V494000
NHTSA ID
08V494000
Make
Dodgen
Model
Motor Home
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2008-09-25
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Units Affected
2
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DODGEN IS RECALLING 2 MY 2005-2007 26' HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE MOTOR HOMES 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
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
DODGEN 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 DODGEN AT 1-800-247-1835.