NHTSA Recall 09V102000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
VAN CONVERSIONS OF LEHIGH VALLEY INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford E-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V102000 |
|---|---|
| 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 74 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 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
Van conversions 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 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 09V102000
| 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.