NHTSA Recall 08V519000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
MOBILITY WORKS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 133 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Dodge 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V519000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | October 6, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 16, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mobilityworks is recalling 133 my 2005-2006 ford e250, my 2000, 2004-2006 e350, my 2000, 2005 e450, my 2005-2006 GMC 2500, GMC 3500, and my 2006 dodge 2500 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 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.
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Mobilityworks 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 mobilityworks 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 08V519000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dodge 2500 | 2006 |
| Ford E-250 | 2006 |
| Ford E-350 | 2004, 2006 |
| Ford E-450 | 2005 |
| Ford E250 | 2005 |
| Ford E350 | 2000, 2005 |
| Ford E450 | 2000 |
| GMC 3500 | 2005 |
| GMC Savana 3500 | 2006 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 2005, 2006 |
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.