Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V478000 Reported September 18, 2008

Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon

Q: What is recall 08V478000?

NHTSA recall 08V478000 was issued by Around Town Transportation Products, Llc on September 18, 2008. It addresses: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Around Town Transportation Products, Llc · N/A · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V478000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Around Town Transportation Products, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 18, 2008

Defect Summary

Around town is recalling 6 my 2003 ford e-350 and my 2006 e-250 wheelchair conversion vans equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles 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

Around town is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or around town at 1-678-364-8594.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Around Town Transportation Products, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V478000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V478000

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

What is recall 08V478000?

NHTSA recall 08V478000 was issued by Around Town Transportation Products, Llc on September 18, 2008. It addresses: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Around Town Transportation Products, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V478000 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.