The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V242000·Announced 2010-06-04

Ford E-Series Conversion Vans Recalled for Lift Restraint Defect

Mobility Transportation Services is recalling 2007-2009 Ford E-Series vans with Ricon lifts due to a restraint belt latch defect that could allow the lift to move with an occupant on board.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the restraint mechanism may fail to prevent lift movement, posing a risk of injury to occupants, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mobility Transportation Services (MTS) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 conversion vans built on Ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between September 16, 2008, and April 15, 2009, and are fitted with Ricon Public Use Lifts.

The recall addresses a defect in the lift's restraint belt. The belt is designed to prevent the lift from moving unless the tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. However, it is possible for an operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this scenario, the belt appears latched, allowing the operator to run the lift. If the restraint belt is not fully engaged and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform, which could result in injury.

Ricon will perform the remedy for this campaign. Ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. The safety recall began on October 18, 2010. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or MTS at 1-734-453-6452 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD E-350, E-250, E-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Category
Vehicle — Conversion Van / Lift
Hazard
Affected units
60

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • E-350
  • E-250
  • E-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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