The 2011 Ford E-450 has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a propane fuel system leak on vehicles converted to run on liquid propane autogas, where a faulty valve can allow propane to escape and ignite a fire.
Two recalls cover the same cracking defect in certain Ricon Corporation wheelchair lift platform side plates: the plates can crack and cause the lift platform to separate and fall against the vehicle's lift door, leaving a wheelchair occupant without a functional exit. A separate wheelchair lift recall covers Braun-brand lifts, where the outer barrier's roll stop latches can bend or shift out of alignment, allowing a wheelchair to roll past the barrier. On the visibility side, windshields on vehicles built during a narrow two-week window in May 2011 can develop bubbles after prolonged heat exposure, obscuring the driver's view. There is also a recall affecting certain ambulance conversions equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager backup monitors, where the camera display can disorient the driver and cause them to steer toward an obstacle rather than away from it.
At a glance
What can fail
The backup camera monitor may unexpectedly reset to factory settings, causing the camera image to display in reverse.
What the fix does
ASA Electronics will repair or replace the display monitor at no charge. Contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The platform side plate on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts installed in Farber specialty vehicles may develop cracks.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will install support bumpers to reinforce the platform. 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 platform side plate on certain wheelchair lifts may crack, potentially compromising lift stability and safety.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will install supplemental support bumpers. 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 outer barrier may bend or misalign over time or with frequent use, potentially affecting lift operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the roll stop latches at no charge. Braun will contact owners with appointment details.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Windshields may develop bubbles after prolonged exposure to hot temperatures due to manufacturing defects, affecting visibility and safety.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace affected windshields at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A valve in the liquid propane fuel system may have been machined incorrectly, allowing propane to leak.
What the fix does
The defective valve will be replaced with a correctly machined valve.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
