The problem
New england wheels, inc. Is recalling 513 ricon wheelchair lifts which it installed on my 2005 through 2007 Ford e-series commercial vans. 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
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
The fix
New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 09V-096 (09V096000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Report date | March 24, 2009 |
| Owners notified | April 21, 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 513 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 09V-096 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: New england wheels 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 new england wheels at 1-800-886-9247.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 513 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.