Recall
Ford E-350 — 09V329000
NHTSA ID
09V329000
Make
Ford
Model
E-350
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2009-08-18
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Units Affected
2
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PERSONALIZED VANS AND TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MANUFACTURED BY RICON CORPORATION. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "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.
Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
PERSONALIZED VANS AND TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH RICON CORPORATION TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CORPORATION AT 1-818-267-3000.