The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V205000·Announced 2010-05-13

Main Mobility Recalls 2008-2009 Chevrolet and GMC Vans with Wheelchair Lifts

Main Mobility is recalling 133 wheelchair-accessible vans due to a software defect that may cause the lift to overrun the floor level, posing a tip-over risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Main Mobility, Inc. is recalling 133 model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana chassis. These vehicles were fitted with certain RICON S Series and K Series L-Model wheelchair lifts between October 2007 and May 2010. This recall pertains only to vehicles altered by Main Mobility and has no relation to vehicles manufactured by General Motors.

The recall is due to a software problem in the lift's "up" function. If the "up" button is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue traveling upward and overrun the floor level cut-off point. When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle of 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over or for someone standing on the platform to fall, potentially resulting in injuries.

Main Mobility will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by authorized RICON dealers free of charge. A software solution is under investigation. Until available, RICON will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper operation and a DVD-based training aid at no cost. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact RICON at 1-818-267-3000 or Main Mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SAVANA, EXPRESS
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
MAIN MOBILITY, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Accessible Van
Hazard
Affected units
133

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SAVANA
  • EXPRESS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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