Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V275000 Reported July 15, 2009

Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon

Q: What is recall 09V275000?

NHTSA recall 09V275000 was issued by Freewheel Mobility on July 15, 2009. It addresses: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon. The recall affects approximately 4 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.

Freewheel Mobility · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V275000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Freewheel Mobility

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 15, 2009

Defect Summary

Freewheel mobility is recalling 4 my 2005 ford e-350 and my 2006 ford e-250 passenger vans and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift system accessible for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift.

Safety Consequence

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.

Corrective Action

Freewheel mobility is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freewheel Mobility dealer and reference recall ID 09V275000 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 09V275000

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

What is recall 09V275000?

NHTSA recall 09V275000 was issued by Freewheel Mobility on July 15, 2009. It addresses: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock/ricon. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freewheel Mobility dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V275000 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.