NHTSA Recall 08V518000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
MOBILITY WORKS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 224 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Chevrolet 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V518000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | October 6, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 18, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mobilityworks is recalling 224 my 2007-2008 ford e150, my 2006-2008 e250, my 2004-2007 e350, my 2006 e450, my 2005-2007 chevrolet 2500, my 2007 chevrolet 1500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 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
Mobilityworks 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 mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.
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 08V518000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet 1500 | 2007 |
| Chevrolet 2500 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Dodge 2500 | 2006 |
| Ford E-150 | 2007, 2008 |
| Ford E-250 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Ford E-350 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford E-450 | 2006 |
| Ford E350 | 2005 |
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.