Reported Dec 11, 1995500 vehicles affectedMOBILE-TECH CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 1993 – Nov 1, 1995
The defect
When power IS applied intermittently to the receiver portion of the remote control, the receiver can lock up in an unknown state which may send a signal to the lift to deploy without a command from the driver.
The risk
If inadvertent lift deployment happens while thevehicle IS in motion, a four foot platform protrudes out from the passengerside of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The remedy
Dealers will change the wiring on the wheelchair lifts.
System: equipment; other pieces.equipment description: remote controls for use with handicap accessibleequipment including wheelchair lifts.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact mobile-tech at 1-800-835-5007. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.