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2005 Ford E-250 recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

J's Mobility Unlimited, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 1, 2009. It covers about 1 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1
reported
Jul 1, 2009
owners notified
Jul 31, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
J's mobility unlimited, inc., is recalling one model year 2005 ford e-250 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. This vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
J's mobility unlimited 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 j's mobility unlimited at 1‑601‑939‑2112.

Recall number 09V250000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V250000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Ford E-250 equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 09V250000, reported on July 1, 2009, covers about 1 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V250000?

J's mobility unlimited 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 j's mobility unlimited at 1‑601‑939‑2112.

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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