NHTSA Recall 09V329000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
PERSONALIZED VANS AND TRUCKS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford E-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V329000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | August 18, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 21, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Personalized vans and trucks is recalling certain vans equipped with platform style wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. 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
Personalized vans and trucks is working with ricon corporation to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners may contact ricon corporation at 1-818-267-3000.
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 09V329000
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.