Chevrolet Express Van

Model Express Van made by Chevrolet got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting and interior lighting. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and exterior lighting.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
09V307000THE CUSTOMIZERS INC. V (Vehicle)306/29/2009ODITHE CUSTOMIZERS INC.07/29/200907/29/2009571403
Defect SummaryCustomizers is recalling 3 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift system accessible for 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.
Consequence SummaryA lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Corrective SummaryCustomizers is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
05V530000SANTA FE VANSfrom 05/11/2005 to 08/25/2005V (Vehicle)311/02/2005MFRSANTA FE VANS11/07/200511/18/2005571108
Defect SummaryCertain conversion vans built on gmc/chevrolet chassis fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. the housing lens of the center high mounted stop lamp does not allow enough light to emit from the lamp.
Consequence SummaryFollowing vehicles may not be fully informed of vehicle braking. rear-end collisions and injury to occupants may occur.
Corrective SummarySanta fe is working with audiovox to replace the center high-mounted brake lamp assembly. owners may contact santa fe at 1-800-274-1886 or asa at 1-574-266-3172.
NotesSanta fe/asa recall no. vccblchv.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006