NHTSA Recall 09V054000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 814 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ford E-350.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V054000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 11, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 20, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Starcraft is recalling 814 my 2005-2007 ford e-350 starlite, ford e-350/e-450 allstar, and GM 3500 allstar trucks built on ford and GM chassis and 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.
Safety risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Starcraft 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 starcraft at 574-642-3112.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V054000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford E-350 | 2006 |
| Ford E-350 Allstar | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford E-350 Starlite | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford E-450 Allstar | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Gm 3500 Allstar | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.