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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 10V153📅 Apr 15, 2010

2007–2009 Ford E-150 & 2007–2009 Ford E-250 + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The 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 began on july 6, 2010. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V153000
Manufacturer
COMM-TRANS
Vehicles affected
65
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Owner phone
1-818-267-3000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 6, 2010
Built
Dec 7, 2007 – Dec 23, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by comm-trans and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V153 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V153?

2007–2009 Ford E-150 & 2007–2009 Ford E-250 + 1 more. 65 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-818-267-3000.