Recall 10V153000: 2007–2009 Ford E-350 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Apr 15, 2010
- Manufacturer
- COMM-TRANS
- Potentially affected
- 65vehicles
- 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
Comm-trans is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Possible consequence
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Comm-trans will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall began on july 6, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2007 Ford E-15012 complaints
- 2008 Ford E-15011 complaints
- 2009 Ford E-1507 complaints
- 2007 Ford E-2506 complaints
- 2008 Ford E-2506 complaints
- 2009 Ford E-2502 complaints
- 2007 Ford E-35018 complaints
- 2008 Ford E-35039 complaints
- 2009 Ford E-35010 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.