General Motors Corp. announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 C4500’s. They stated that on certain intermotive wheelchair lift interlock, P/NO. ILIS605-H3 ILIS activation kit (interlock option for gateway 401) sold for use as aftermarket for 2005-2008 Chevy 560 (C4500 and C5500 Kodiak) 6.6L diesel vehicles which a protective diode was used. The diode can be exposed to voltage spikes greater than what it can withstand. The diode could fail, which could prevent vehicle interlock operation when a wheelchair lift is deployed.

Should the diode fail, it will be possible to move the vehicle with the wheelchair deployed, which could result in injury to anyone using the lift. Intermotive will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners can contact Intermotive toll free at 1-800-969-6080. This recall only pertains to aftermarket Intermotive wheelchair lifts no relation to any original equipment installed on Chevrolet and GMC vehicles manufactured by General Motors.

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