Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V242000 Reported June 26, 2009

Wheelchair lift threshold warning system

Handicapped Driver Services, Inc. · N/A · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V242000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Handicapped Driver Services, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 26, 2009

Defect Summary

Handicapped driver services is recalling 3 model year 2004 and 2005 ford e-250 rental vans built on ford chassis and 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.t

Corrective Action

Handicapped driver services 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 handicapped driver services at 1-770-422-9674.

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 Handicapped Driver Services, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 09V242000 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 09V242000

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

What is recall 09V242000?

NHTSA recall 09V242000 was issued by Handicapped Driver Services, Inc. on June 26, 2009. It addresses: Wheelchair lift threshold warning system. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Handicapped Driver Services, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V242000 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.