Recall 08V689000: 2005–2007 Ford E Series

Report received

Dec 23, 2008

Manufacturer

New england wheels

Potentially affected

513vehicles

Model years

2005–2007

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

New england wheels is recalling 513 my 2005-2007 ford e-series vehicles 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 systems 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.

Possible consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Remedy

New england wheels is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Ford E Series10 complaints
• 2006 Ford E Series0 complaints
• 2007 Ford E Series0 complaints