The 2007 Ford E-350 has 16 recalls, the most serious being brake and fire risks: rear hydraulic brake lines on certain converted vans can be damaged and lose pressure, and a fuse holder in an aftermarket air conditioning unit can arc, melt, and catch fire.
A third high-severity recall affects vans equipped with certain wheelchair lift pendant cables, where the cable can contact an electrical lug and cause a short circuit. The remaining 13 recalls all involve wheelchair lift equipment across several different conversion companies. These share a common set of concerns: lift platforms that can overrun the vehicle floor and tilt at an angle steep enough to tip a wheelchair occupant or cause a standing passenger to fall; restraint belts that can allow the lift to move before the belt is properly buckled; anti-stow interlocks that may fail to detect a person on the platform, allowing the lift to fold while occupied; roll stop latches that can bend or misalign and allow a wheelchair to ride over the barrier; and platform side plates or mounting bearings that can crack or shift out of position, causing the platform to separate and drop against the lift door.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's side platform can crack. The folding link arms may have oversized pivot holes, allowing bearings to shift out of position.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings. Damaged parts will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The folding link arms on certain wheelchair lifts have pivot holes that are oversized, allowing bearings to shift out of position and potentially cause lift failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect link arms for damage and displaced bearings, inspect the platform for cracks, and replace any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift platform side plate may crack. The folding link arm pivot holes may be oversized, causing bearings to shift out of position.
What the fix does
Support bumpers will be installed on the platform. Any cracked platforms will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Wheelchair lift link arms may have oversized pivot holes, causing bearings to shift out of position and affecting lift stability.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will inspect link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings, replacing any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The platform side plate on certain wheelchair lifts installed in these vehicles may develop cracks over time.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will install reinforcing bumpers on the platform. Any already-cracked platforms will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift's outer barrier may become bent or misaligned over time with frequent use, potentially affecting lift operation.
What the fix does
Cummings Mobility replaced the affected lift parts with new ones at no cost to owners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The armored cable on certain wheelchair lifts may be positioned so it doesn't clear the lift mechanism, potentially causing interference.
What the fix does
Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions at no cost to reposition or protect the cable.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear anti-sway bar mounting bolt threads may rub against the steel hydraulic brake line. This metal-to-metal contact can wear through the brake line and cause it to rupture, reducing brake pressure.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the vehicles at no charge by addressing the anti-sway bar mounting to prevent brake line contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuse in the air conditioning evaporator unit may loosen from vibration, heat, or age, causing high electrical resistance and arcing.
What the fix does
Braun or Carrier will replace the fuse holder assembly at no cost. Contact Carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or Braun at 1-800-843-5438.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The restraint belt on the lift can appear latched without fully engaging the locking mechanism, allowing the lift to operate even though the belt is not secure.
What the fix does
Ricon will provide a warning decal and DVD training materials to ensure proper belt engagement before operating the lift.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's control software has a problem. If you release the up button before the lift reaches its floor-level limit, the lift may keep rising and go past where it should stop.
What the fix does
RICON will send you an operation bulletin and training DVD to help you operate the lift correctly. A permanent software fix is being developed and will be installed free of charge at authorized RICON dealers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's control software doesn't stop the upward motion properly. If you release the up button before the lift reaches floor level, it may continue rising past the safe stopping point.
What the fix does
Ricon will provide an instruction bulletin and training DVD on proper lift operation at no cost. A software fix is being developed and will be installed by authorized Ricon dealers for free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The restraint belt on the wheelchair lift can appear latched without being fully engaged. This allows the lift to operate with someone on the platform even when the belt isn't properly secured.
What the fix does
Ricon will provide a warning decal and DVD training to help operators properly engage and latch the restraint belt before operating the lift.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's threshold warning system may fail to detect a wheelchair or mobility aid user positioned in certain spots within the threshold area, not meeting federal safety standards.
What the fix does
The wheelchair lift will be corrected at no charge. Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Colonial at 1-301-698-5100.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's safety sensor may not properly detect when a wheelchair or mobility device is on the platform. The pressure switch wasn't set to the right sensitivity, so the lift could fold up even while someone is still on it.
What the fix does
The wheelchair lift will be corrected at no cost. Ricon or Colonial will adjust the pressure sensor to work properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The threshold warning system on the wheelchair lift may fail to detect a wheelchair or mobility device user in certain positions within the threshold area, not meeting federal safety standards.
What the fix does
A Work of Art will repair or replace the wheelchair lift at no charge. Contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or A Work of Art at 1-574-537-8187.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
