Recall 09V-015: 2005–2006 Ford E-350

LEADER INDUSTRIES recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jan 15, 2009, covering about 14 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-015
Report date
Jan 15, 2009
Vehicles affected
14
Owners notified
Jan 16, 2009

The problem

Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on 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

Leader industries 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 leader industries at 626-575-0880.

Notes

Customers 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerLEADER INDUSTRIES
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number09V015000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford E-3502005, 2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-015?

Leader industries is recalling 14 my 2005-2006 vans built on ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations on 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.

How is recall 09V-015 fixed?

Leader industries 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 leader industries at 626-575-0880.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.