NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2006 FORD E-350NHTSA Campaign #08V653000
The official notice
Defect
WILLARD'S IS RECALLING 1 MY 2006 FORD ECONOLINE E350 EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THIS VEHICLE FAILS 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.
Safety Risk
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
WILLARD'S 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 WILLARD'S AT 1-406-259-1472.
Updated June 10, 2026