Recall 10V128000: 2007–2009 Ford E-350 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Apr 2, 2010
- Manufacturer
- ELKHART COACH
- Potentially affected
- 41vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2009
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
Elkhart coach has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain transit buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. The restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Possible consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Remedy
Elkhart coach is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. Please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. The safety recall began on july 27, 2010. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 800-322-2884, emailing at [email protected].
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2007 Ford E-35018 complaints
- 2008 Ford E-35039 complaints
- 2009 Ford E-35010 complaints
- 2007 Ford E-45012 complaints
- 2008 Ford E-4506 complaints
- 2009 Ford E-4502 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.