Recall 09V-249
J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC. recalled the 2005 Ford E-250: Equipment adaptive/mobility.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-249
- Reported
- July 1, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 1 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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 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
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
J's mobility unlimited is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-[removed] or j's mobility unlimited 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-250 2005