Recall 08V494000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2005-2007 DODGEN MOTOR HOME
RECALL This recall affects up to 2 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V494000 |
| Manufacturer | DODGEN INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V734000 | 2012 DODGEN MOBILE TECH. MOBILITY RV | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 8 | |
| 14V826000 | 2015 DODGEN BORN FREE | SUSPENSION | 17 | |
| 14V825000 | 2013 DODGEN MOBILE TECH. MOBILITY RV | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 7 | |
| 08V495000 | 2006 DODGEN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 123 | |
| 01V091006 | 2000 DODGEN BORN FREE | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 240 | |
| 02V160005 | 2002 DODGEN MOTORHOME | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |