Recall 09V304000: 2004, 2006 Ford E-250 and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 29, 2009

Manufacturer

Van products mobility & commercial

Potentially affected

8vehicles

Model years

2004, 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

Van products is recalling 8 vans 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 system accessible 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

Van products is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Chevrolet Express12 complaints
• 2004 Ford E-2508 complaints
• 2006 Ford E-25012 complaints