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2005-2006 Ford E Series recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

American Emergency Vehicles reported this safety recall on January 13, 2009. It covers about 8 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8
reported
Jan 13, 2009
owners notified
Jan 30, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
American emergency vehicles is recalling 8 my 2005-2006 e-series 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. 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.
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
American emergency vehicles 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 american emergency vehicles at 1‑336‑982‑9824.

Recall number 09V009000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V009000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Ford E Series equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 09V009000, reported on January 13, 2009, covers about 8 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V009000?

American emergency vehicles 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 american emergency vehicles at 1‑336‑982‑9824.

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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