NHTSA Recall 09V271000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V271000; Date: Jul. 14, 2009
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Ford E-250; 2005 Ford E-350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Freewheel Mobility
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 Ford e-350 and my 2006 Ford e-250 passenger vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on motor vehicles. " the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How to Fix:
Freewheel mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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: Jul 15, 2009
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