2007 Ford E-350 | 2009 Ford E-350 | 2008 Ford E-350 | 2007 Ford E-250 | 2007 Ford E-150 | 2008 Ford E-150 | 2008 Ford E-250 | 2009 Ford E-150 | 2009 Ford E-250 — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published April 15, 2010 · Recall initiated: April 15, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V151000, published April 15, 2010. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2007 Ford E-350 | 2009 Ford E-350 | 2008 Ford E-350 | 2007 Ford E-250 | 2007 Ford E-150 | 2008 Ford E-150 | 2008 Ford E-250 | 2009 Ford E-150 | 2009 Ford E-250 — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
COMM-TRANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ADA CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON FORD E-150, E-250, AND E-350 CHASSIS BETWEEN DECEMBER 7, 2007 AND DECEMBER 23, 2009 AND FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
What to do
COMM-TRANS IS WORKING WITH RICON AND RICON WILL BE PERFORMING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-060. RICON WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR COMM-TRANS AT 1-901-726-9394.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- E-350
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2007 FORD E-350 | 2009 FORD E-350 | 2008 FORD E-350 | 2007 FORD E-250 | 2007 FORD E-150 | 2008 FORD E-150 | 2008 FORD E-250 | 2009 FORD E-150 | 2009 FORD E-250
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Ford E-350 | 2009 Ford E-350 | 2008 Ford E-350 | 2007 Ford E-250 | 2007 Ford E-150 | 2008 Ford E-150 | 2008 Ford E-250 | 2009 Ford E-150 | 2009 Ford E-250 — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V151000 on April 15, 2010. Reported hazard: COMM-TRANS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 ADA CONVERSION VANS BUILT ON FORD E-150, E-250, AND E-350 CHASSIS BETWEEN DECEMBER 7, 2007 AND DECEMBER 23, 2009 AND FITTED WITH RICON PUBLIC USE LIFTS. THE RESTRAINT BELT ON THESE LIFTS WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM MOVING, UNLESS THE TONGUE OF THE BELT IS FULLY ENGAGED AND LATCHED IN THE BUCKLE. RICON HAS DISCOVERED, HOWEVER, THAT IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE OPERATOR TO INSERT THE BELT TONGUE INTO THE BUCKLE WITHOUT FULLY ENGAGING THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IN THIS CASE, THE RESTRAINT BELT WOULD APPEAR TO BE LATCHED, AND THE OPERATOR COULD RUN THE LIFT. IF THE RESTRAINT BELT TONGUE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED INTO THE RESTRAINT BELT BUCKLE, AND LATCHED, THE LIFT MAY OPERATE WITH AN OCCUPANT ON THE PLATFORM.
What should I do if I have this product?
COMM-TRANS IS WORKING WITH RICON AND RICON WILL BE PERFORMING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE RICON'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-060. RICON WILL PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH A WARNING DECAL AND A DVD-BASED TRAINING AID. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR COMM-TRANS AT 1-901-726-9394.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: E-350.