Recall 08V677000: 2006–2008 Ford E-350 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Dec 18, 2008
- Manufacturer
- Colonial equipment company
- Potentially affected
- 50vehicles
- Model years
- 2006–2008
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Colonial is recalling 50 my 2006-2008 ford e350, e450, and chevrolet g-van cutaway chassis vehicles equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. 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.
Possible consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Colonial 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 colonial at 1-301-698-5100.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2006 Chevrolet G Van0 complaints
- 2007 Chevrolet G Van0 complaints
- 2008 Chevrolet G Van0 complaints
- 2006 Ford E-35053 complaints
- 2007 Ford E-35018 complaints
- 2008 Ford E-35039 complaints
- 2006 Ford E-45020 complaints
- 2007 Ford E-45012 complaints
- 2008 Ford E-4506 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.