WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER in 2009. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

July 14, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFT ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK

WEST TEXAS REHABILIATION CENTER IS RECALLING 1 MY 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 VAN AND 1 MY 2006 FORD E-150 VAN EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "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.

NHTSA ID: 09V274000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Corrective Action:

WEST TEXAS 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 WEST TEXAS AT 1-325-793-3546.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 14, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFT THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM

WEST TEXAS REHABILIATION CENTER IS RECALLING 1 MY 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 VAN AND 1 MY 2006 FORD E-150 VAN EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "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.

NHTSA ID: 09V273000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Corrective Action:

WEST TEXAS 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 WEST TEXAS AT 1-325-793-3546.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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