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NHTSA recall 10V207000

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Ford Motor Company

May 10, 2010report date
74units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function, should the "up" button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.

Why it matters: When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.

The fix: Mobility works will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. A software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. Until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2009 Chevrolet 2500, 2008 Ford E-150, 2009 Ford E-150, 2008 Ford E-250, 2009 Ford E-250, 2008 Ford E-350, 2009 Ford E-350.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V207000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.