Date: 13.05.2010
Component: Equipment Adaptive
Manufacturer: Main Mobility, Inc.
Description:
Main mobility is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on chevrolet express and gmc savana chassis from october 2007 through may 2010 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequencs:
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Notes:
Main mobility will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation 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.
Date: 13.05.2010
Component: Equipment Adaptive
Manufacturer: Main Mobility, Inc.
Description:
Main mobility is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on chevrolet express and gmc savana chassis from october 2007 through may 2010 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequencs:
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Notes:
Main mobility will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation 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.
Date: 17.03.2014
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured january 27, 2009, through march 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. in the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. as such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on april 28, 2014. the recall began on may 19, 2014. chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463. gm's number for this recall is 14082.
Date: 06.04.2010
Component: Electrical System > Alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer: General Motors Corp.
Description:
General motors has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2010 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans 2500, 3500 and 4500 series. some of these vehicles have a condition in which the generator may develop a low resistance short within the voltage regulator.
Consequencs:
The low resistance short could eventually generate enough heat to result in an engine compartment fire.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect and replace any suspect generators if necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on april 12, 2010. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Date: 17.03.2014
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: General Motors Llc
Description:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 chevrolet express and gmc savana vans manufactured january 27, 2009, through march 7, 2014 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds and less and equipped with front passenger air bags. in the affected vehicles, during a frontal impact below the air bag deployment threshold, if an unbelted front passenger's head hits the instrument panel above where the passenger air bag is located, the panel may not sufficiently absorb the impact. as such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash below the air bag deployment threshold, an unbelted front passenger seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Notes:
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will modify the passenger instrument panel free of charge. notices to the owners of the heavy duty vans were mailed on april 28, 2014. the recall began on may 19, 2014. chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. gmc owners may call 1-866-996-9463. gm's number for this recall is 14082.
