NHTSA Recall 08V644000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
NEW YORK BUS SALES, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2005 Ford E-450.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V644000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | December 5, 2008 |
| Owner notification | December 5, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
New york bus sales is recalling 1 ricon wheelchair lift which it installed on a ford school bus, model e450. The vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in 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
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
New york bus sales 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 york bus sales at 1-315-687-3969.
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 08V644000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford E-450 | 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.