NHTSA Recall 09V250000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
J'S MOBILITY UNLIMITED, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2005 Ford E-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V250000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | July 1, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
J's mobility unlimited, inc., is recalling one model year 2005 ford e-250 van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift. This 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
J's mobility unlimited 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 j's mobility unlimited at 1-601-939-2112.
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 09V250000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford E-250 | 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.