Recall 09V330000: 2006 Ford E-350 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 18, 2009

Manufacturer

Personalized vans and trucks

Potentially affected

2vehicles

Model years

2006–2007

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

Personalized vans and trucks is recalling certain vans equipped with platform style wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. 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

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

Affected model years

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

• 2007 Ford E-2506 complaints
• 2006 Ford E-35053 complaints