NHTSA Recall 09V100000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford E-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V100000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | March 27, 2009 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Van conversions is recalling 52 my 2004-2007 ford e-150, e-250 e-350 and my 2006 GM savanna 3500 vans 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
Van conversions 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 van conversions at 610-837-0707.
Notes
Owners 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 09V100000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford E-150 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford E-250 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Ford E-350 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Gm Savanna 3500 | 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.