NHTSA Recall 08V478000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
AROUND TOWN TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford E-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V478000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 18, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 26, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Around town is recalling 6 my 2003 ford e-350 and my 2006 e-250 wheelchair conversion vans 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 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.
Safety risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Around town 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 around town at 1-678-364-8594.
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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V478000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.