Defect Description For Recall
Mobility Is Recalling 43 My 2005-2006 Ford E-Series And Chevrolet Express Vans 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 System Accessible 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
09V050000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Mobility 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 Mobility At 714-674-0480.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mobility Specialist Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20050401
End Of Manufacture
20060930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43
Date Owners Notified
20090228
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20090206
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403