FORD E-350 2006: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V329000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-350 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-07-21 | 2009-08-18 | 2009-08-18 |
Production Dates: 2005-11-04 - 2006-01-15
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 404
PERSONALIZED VANS AND TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MANUFACTURED BY RICON CORPORATION. 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 USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
PERSONALIZED VANS AND TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH RICON CORPORATION TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FREE OF CHARGE "PLEASE SEE 07E095". OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON CORPORATION AT 1-818-267-3000.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
