Ford E350 2009

Model E350 made in 2009 by Ford got 6 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, other. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .

E350 year 2009

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2009

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
10V243000	MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES	from 09/16/2008 to 04/15/2009	V (Vehicle)	60	10/18/2010	MFR	MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES	06/04/2010	06/07/2010
Defect Summary	Mobility transportation (mts) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 conversion vans built on ford e150, e250, and e350 chassis from september 16, 2008 through april 15, 2009 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function, should the up button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence Summary	When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective Summary	Mts will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on october 18, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mts at 1-734-453-6452.
Notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V242000	MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES	from 09/16/2008 to 04/15/2009	V (Vehicle)	60	10/18/2010	MFR	MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES	06/04/2010	06/07/2010
Defect Summary	Mobility transportation (mts) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 conversion vans built on ford e150, e250, and e350 chassis from september 16, 2008 through april 15, 2009 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence Summary	The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective Summary	Mts is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on october 18, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mts at 1-734-453-6452.
Notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V207000	MOBILITY WORKS	from 11/01/2007 to 05/06/2010	V (Vehicle)	74	08/20/2010	MFR	MOBILITY WORKS	05/10/2010	05/13/2010
Defect Summary	Mobility works is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on ford e150, e250, and e350 chassis and chevrolet 2500 chassis after november 2007 and fitted with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function, should the up button be released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel and may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence Summary	When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective Summary	Mobility works will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. a software solution for this safety defect is under investigation. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on august 20, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.
Notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V206000	MOBILITY WORKS	from 11/01/2007 to 05/05/2010	V (Vehicle)	156	08/20/2010	MFR	MOBILITY WORKS	05/13/2010	05/13/2010
Defect Summary	Mobility works is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on ford e150, e250, and e350 chassis after november 2007 and fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence Summary	The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective Summary	Mobility works is working with ricon and ricon will be performing the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on august 20, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or mobility works at 1-800-769-8267.
Notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V128000	ELKHART COACH		V (Vehicle)	41		MFR	ELKHART COACH	04/02/2010	04/02/2010
Defect Summary	Elkhart coach has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain transit buses fitted with ricon public use lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence Summary	The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Corrective Summary	Elkhart coach is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800-322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
Notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V130000	ELKHART COACH		V (Vehicle)	200		MFR	ELKHART COACH	04/02/2010	04/02/2010
Defect Summary	Elkhart coach has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain transit buses equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts, due to a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function. if the up switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence Summary	When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective Summary	Elkhart coach will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2010. owners may contact ricon customer service at 800- 322-2884, emailing at www.dmata@wabtec.com.
Notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
AIR BAGS
SIS-21841	04/01/2011	10038965	Ready	06/29/2011
SIS-21841	04/01/2011	10038965	Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm	06/29/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SIS-21841	04/01/2011	10038965	Ready	06/29/2011
SIS-21841	04/01/2011	10038965	Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm	06/29/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
03/15/2011	60744
	On 03/15/11 spark plug #6 blew out of the head of engine causing a strong smell of gasoline. on 06/01/11 spark plug #3 blew out same odors resulted. dealer reethreaded hole(s). metal shavings could now be in the head of the engine causing more damage. dealer says this is not a permanent repair and may happen again. this is a fire hazard. gasoline could ignite causing a fire and/or impaired vision. sincerely william r. desiata member of the nfpa.