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2003-2006 Ford E-250 and Ford E-350 recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Around Town Transportation Products, LLC reported this safety recall on September 18, 2008. It covers about 6 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6
reported
Sep 18, 2008
owners notified
Sep 26, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Around town is recalling 6 my 2003 ford e-350 and my 2006 e-250 wheelchair conversion 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 in 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.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Around town is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or around town at 1‑678‑364‑8594.

Recall number 08V478000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V478000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Ford E-250 and Ford E-350 equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V478000, reported on September 18, 2008, covers about 6 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V478000?

Around town is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or around town at 1‑678‑364‑8594.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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