NHTSA Recall 09V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V026000; Date: Jan. 26, 2009
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford F250; 2006 Ford F250; 2007 Ford F250; 2008 Ford F250; 2005 Ford F350; 2006 Ford F350; 2007 Ford F350; 2008 Ford F350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Comm Trans Sully Corporation
Affected Units:: 108
Recall Summary:
Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 Ford e250 and e350 vans built on Ford chassis and 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.
How to Fix:
Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 15, 2009
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