Recall 09V096000: 2005–2007 Ford E Series
- Report received
- Mar 24, 2009
- 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, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 ford e-series commercial vans. 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
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 07e095). 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
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.