Recall 09V273000: 2006 Ford E-150 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jul 14, 2009
- Manufacturer
- West texas rehabilitation center
- Potentially affected
- 2vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2006
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
West texas rehabiliation center is recalling 1 my 2005 chevrolet g3500 van and 1 my 2006 ford e-150 van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "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
West texas 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 west texas at 1-325-793-3546.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 Chevrolet G35002 complaints
- 2006 Ford E-15017 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.