Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V125000 Reported March 20, 2008

Fmvss 404/threshold warning system

National Van Builders, Inc. · N/A · 43 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V125000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
43
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 20, 2008

Defect Summary

National van builders is recalling 43 my 2005-2008 econoline vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vans fail 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 Consequence

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action

Ricon is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 07e095). Ricon will correct the wheelchair lift free of charge. owners may contact ricon at 818-267-3000 or national van builders at 800-527-7477.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized National Van Builders, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 08V125000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V125000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V125000?

NHTSA recall 08V125000 was issued by National Van Builders, Inc. on March 20, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 404/threshold warning system. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized National Van Builders, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V125000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.