Recall 09V-329: 2007 Ford E-250, 2006 Ford E-350

PERSONALIZED VANS AND TRUCKS recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Aug 18, 2009, covering about 2 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-329
Report date
Aug 18, 2009
Vehicles affected
2
Owners notified
Jul 21, 2009

The problem

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 risk

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

The fix

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.

Notes

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

Recall details

ManufacturerPERSONALIZED VANS AND TRUCKS
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number09V329000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford E-2502007All years
Ford E-3502006All 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-329?

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.

How is recall 09V-329 fixed?

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.

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.