NHTSA recall 09V026000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 09V026000 |
| Manufacturer | COMM TRANS SULLY CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2009-01-26 |
| Owners notified | 2009-02-15 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 108 |
What is wrong
COMM TRANS IS RECALLING 108 MY 2005-2008 FORD E250 AND E350 VANS BUILT ON FORD 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.
What can happen
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
The remedy
COMM TRANS 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 COMM TRANS AT 901-726-9394.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
| 2005 FORD F250 | Built 2005-04-01 to 2007-09-30. |
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| 2006 FORD F250 | Built 2005-04-01 to 2007-09-30. |
| 2007 FORD F250 | Built 2005-04-01 to 2007-09-30. |
| 2008 FORD F250 | Built 2005-04-01 to 2007-09-30. |
| 2005 FORD F350 | Built 2005-04-01 to 2007-09-30. |
| 2006 FORD F350 | Built 2005-04-01 to 2007-09-30. |
| 2007 FORD F350 | Built 2005-04-01 to 2007-09-30. |
| 2008 FORD F350 | Built 2005-04-01 to 2007-09-30. |
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Investigated as EQ08011
This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.
| EQ08011 | Equipment query, opened 2008-07-29, closed 2010-03-04. RICON/THRESHOLD WARNING/ANTI-STOW. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES. |
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From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SSM 52476 | 2024-05-03. Service bulletin. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com > Parts and Service > Parts Product Line Information > Keys/Entry Devices > Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad. |
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| SSM 49495 | 2021-02-04. Service bulletin. Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now available for customer purchase. The kit is designed for severe duty and is non warrantable. The knuckle seal shield kit GC3Z-54024A38-A includes an installation instruction sheet |
| DOR-U2J7Y-02 | 2020-02-10. Service bulletin. This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure. |
| DOR-C2C6H-02 | 2020-02-10. Service bulletin. This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure. |
| SSM 47009 | 2018-05-29. Service bulletin. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line Information - Keys/Entry Devices - Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Access to this site is granted through Dealer Program Enrollment System (DPES) and Dealer Principal, General Manager or Parts and Service Director can authorize users. Once authorized the retrieval process for master code can be obtained. The master code for the Accessory Keyless Entry Keypad cannot be retrieved from the body control module(BCM) with a diagnostic tool. |
| SSM 46345 | 2017-03-15. Service bulletin. SOME 2005-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 4X4 VEHICLES OPERATED IN EXTREME DUST, MUD OR TAR SAND CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED 4X4 VACUUM HUB SEAL AND OR WHEEL BEARING WEAR AS A RESULT OF HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. A KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMER PURCHASE. THE KIT IS DESIGNED FOR SEVERE DUTY AND IS NON WARRANTABLE. THE KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT GC3Z-54024A38-A INCLUDES AN INSTRUCTION SHEET. |
| ASI-49219 | 2015-10-21. Service bulletin. FORD: AFTER ROCKER PEDESTAL REPLACEMENT, SOME DIESEL TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING ENGINE, ROUGH RUNS, HARD START, CRANK NO START BECAUSE OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL HEIGHT CAUSING TO HANG OPEN THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST VALVES. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE |
| TSB-13-6-7 | 2013-10-25. Service bulletin. FORD: WHEN TURNING, THERE IS A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE THAT IS HEARD OR FELT, UNDER FLOOR PAN, IN SOME VEHICLES AND MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. MODEL 2008-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE |
| 06L27 | 2006-08-01. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES HAVE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS THAT SHOW AN INCORRECT VEHICLE BUILD DATE. SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 06L27, ATTACHMENT I & II AND TWO OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS. *TT |
| 05149 | 2005-10-13. Service bulletin. LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING COOLING - CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTION NOT WORKING. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.