The problem
La boit is recalling 8 my 2006-2007 Ford e-450, GMC 5500, and workhorse specialty vehicles 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
La boit 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 la boit at 1-614-231-7640.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 08V-496 (08V496000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LA BOIT INC. |
| Component | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Report date | September 25, 2008 |
| Owners notified | September 12, 2008 |
| Vehicles affected | 8 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 08V-496 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: La boit 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 la boit at 1-614-231-7640.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 8 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.