Ford has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2009 F150 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.”  The brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted.   This may result in a delay in brake stop lamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed.  In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stop lamps may not illuminate.

Delay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.  Dealers will inspect and have the brake stop lamp switch removed and reinstalled which will provide proper adjustment.  The remedy will be preformed free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during May 2009.  Owners may contact Ford Motor Company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332, or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.

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Starcraft has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2005 through 2007 Ford E350 Starlite, Ford E350/E450 Allstar, and GM 3500 Allstar trucks built on Ford and GM chassis 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 intelock may not detect the presence of a whellchair 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.

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.  Starcraft is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge.  Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Starcraft at 574-642-3112.

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Ford has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2009 4×2 Rangers.  They stated that some front wheel spindles were improperly manufactured creating the risk that a spindle may fracture during the normal useful life of the truck.

If a spindle fractures, the wheel may sepereate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.  Dealers will replace the front spindle if necessary free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during Febuary 2009.  Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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New England Wheels has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2005 through 2007 Ford E Series vehicles equipped with Ricon platform style wheel chair lifts.  These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform lift systems for motor vehicles.”  The anti stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheel chair 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.

A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.  New England Wheels is working with Ricon to correct the wheel chair lifts free of charge.  Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or New England Wheels at 1-800-886-9247.

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Sunset Vans is recalling certain models of the 2005 through 2007 Econoline, G series and Sprinter trucks built on Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet chassis and equipped with Ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.  They stated that these vehicles fail to comply with 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 areas.

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  Sunset Vans is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge.  Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or sunset vans at 1-888-280-8267.

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New York Bus Sales is recalling Ricon wheelchair lifts which is installed on Ford School buses model E450.  They stated that the vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 404, “Platform lift installations in 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.

The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.  New York Bus Sales is working with Ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge.   Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or New York Bus Sales at 1-315-687-3969.

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