Recent 2008 E-250 Recalls

• Recall #10V151000 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
• Recall #10V153000 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
• Recall #09V434000 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
• Recall #09V308000 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

• EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Recall for 2008 FORD E-250

  • Recall Announced APRIL 15 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10V151000
  • Number Affected 65

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.

  Fix: 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 is expected to begin on or about July 12, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10V151000 »

• EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Recall for 2008 FORD E-250

  • Recall Announced APRIL 15 2010
  • NHTSA Reference #10V153000
  • Number Affected 65

  Summary: 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 certain ricon S series and K series L-model wheelchair lifts. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.

  Consequence: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

  Fix: Comm-trans will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 12, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #10V153000 »

• EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Recall for 2008 FORD E-250

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 13 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09V434000
  • Number Affected 53

  Summary: E-N-G mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 Chevrolet W5500, model year 2007-2009 Dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 Ford E-250, E-350 and E-450, model year 2008-2009 GMC W4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 Toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

  Consequence: This defect could result in a fire.

  Fix: E-N-G mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09E-053. The safety recall is expected to begin during December 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or E-N-G mobile system at 1-925-798-4060.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09V434000 »

• EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Recall for 2008 FORD E-250

  • Recall Announced JULY 29 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09V308000
  • Number Affected 3

  Summary: Boulevard is recalling 3 vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 404, "Platform Lift Installations On 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.

  Consequence: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

  Fix: Boulevard is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lift free of charge (please see 07E095). Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09V308000 »