2006-2008 Ford E-150, Ford E-250 and others recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Accubuilt, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 6, 2008. It covers about 890 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 890
reported: Oct 6, 2008
owners notified: Oct 28, 2008

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong: Accubuilt is recalling 890 my 2006-2008 ford e150, e250, and e350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation 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: Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall is expected to begin on or about october 6, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or accubuilt at 1‑800‑837‑8624.

Recall number 08V536000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V536000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Ford E-150, Ford E-250 and others equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V536000, reported on October 6, 2008, covers about 890 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V536000?

Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall is expected to begin on or about october 6, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or accubuilt at 1‑800‑837‑8624.

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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