NHTSA Recall 09V243000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
HANDICAPPED DRIVER SERVICES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Ford E-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V243000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | June 29, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 8, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 transit buses built on ford 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 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
Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.
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 09V243000
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.