Recall 09V-096
NEW ENGLAND WHEELS recalled the 2005 to 2007 Ford E Series: Equipment adaptive/mobility.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-096
- Reported
- March 24, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 513 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix
New england wheels is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-[removed] or new england wheels at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Ford E Series 2005 to 2007