Vehicle recall 07V070000 · February 28, 2007

2006-2007 National Van Econoline

Certain vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Certain vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the inner barrier interlock switch system in the lift baseplate may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the barrier and can allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level when occupied.
Consequence: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations, it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform if the user is backing onto the lift from inside the vehicle and has the small front wheels fully or partially on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. A person standing could lose his or her balance if they were positioned fully or partly on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. Either condition could cause personal injury.
Remedy: National van builders is working with ricon to repair these wheelchair lifts (please see 06E101). Owners can contact ricon at 800-322-2884 or national van at 800-527-7477.
Notes: National van recall no. 598508.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 07V070000
Reported to NHTSA: February 28, 2007
Filed by: NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 598508
Vehicles potentially affected: 13
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 07V070000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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National Van Econoline (2006-2007): 2007, 2006

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