The problem
Starcraft is recalling 814 my 2005-2007 Ford e-350 starlite, Ford e-350/e-450 allstar, and GM 3500 allstar trucks built on Ford and GM chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock May not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.
The risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix
Starcraft is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or starcraft at 574-642-3112.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 09V-054 (09V054000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | STARCRAFT BUS AND MOBILITY |
| Component | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Report date | February 11, 2009 |
| Owners notified | January 20, 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 814 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Plus 9 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 09V-054 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Starcraft is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or starcraft at 574-642-3112.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 814 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.