Defect Description For Recall
New England Wheels Is Recalling 513 My 2005-2007 Ford E-Series Vehicles Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles.” The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
E-SERIES
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V689000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
New England Wheels Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or New England Wheels At 1-800-886-9247.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New England Wheels
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20071030
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
513
Date Owners Notified
20090105
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20081223
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403