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

New England Wheels reported this safety recall on March 24, 2009. It covers about 513 vehicles.

vehicles affected
513
reported
Mar 24, 2009
owners notified
Apr 21, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
New england wheels, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 ford e-series commercial vans. 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
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 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1‑818‑267‑3000 or new england wheels at 1‑800‑886‑9247.

Recall number 09V096000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V096000

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

Yes. Recall 09V096000, reported on March 24, 2009, covers about 513 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V096000?

New england wheels 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 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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