The problem
Around town is recalling 6 my 2003 Ford e-350 and my 2006 e-250 wheelchair conversion vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. 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.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
Around town is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or around town at 1-678-364-8594.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 08V-478 (08V478000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Report date | September 18, 2008 |
| Owners notified | September 26, 2008 |
| Vehicles affected | 6 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 08V-478 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Around town is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or around town at 1-678-364-8594.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.