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2005-2007 Ford E Series recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

New England Wheels reported this safety recall on December 23, 2008. It covers about 513 vehicles.

vehicles affected
513
reported
Dec 23, 2008
owners notified
Jan 5, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
New england wheels is recalling 513 my 2005-2007 ford e-series vehicles 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 systems 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.
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1‑800‑886‑9247.

Recall number 08V689000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V689000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Ford E Series equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 08V689000, reported on December 23, 2008, covers about 513 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V689000?

New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1‑800‑886‑9247.

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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