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Vehicle recall 08V536000 · October 6, 2008

Ford E-150, E-250 and 1 more model

These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system…

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

Summary
Accubuilt is recalling 890 my 2006-2008 Ford E150, E250, and E350 cargo vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installation 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.
Consequence
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Accubuilt is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07E095). The recall is expected to begin on or about October 6, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or accubuilt at 1-800-837-8624.
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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V536000
Reported to NHTSA
October 6, 2008
Filed by
ACCUBUILT, INC.
Owner notification
October 28, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
890
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 08V536000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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