2005-2006 Ford E-350 recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Leader Industries reported this safety recall on January 16, 2009. It covers about 14 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 14
reported: Jan 16, 2009
owners notified: Jan 26, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong: Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 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. 403, "platform lift system accessible 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: Leader industries 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 leader industries leader industries at 626‑575‑0880.

Recall number 09V016000

Affected vehicles

Ford E-350 2005-2006 2005 2006

Questions about recall 09V016000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Ford E-350 equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 09V016000, reported on January 16, 2009, covers about 14 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V016000?

Leader industries 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 leader industries leader industries at 626‑575‑0880.

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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