DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description
Comm-trans is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 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
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.

Corrective Action
Comm-trans 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 july 6, 2010.  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.

Notes
This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by comm-trans and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN: DRIVELINE: DRIVESHAFT

Description
Ford is recalling 3,331 my 2008 e-350 vehicles built with a 138 inch wheel base.  The drive shaft may have been manufactured with a slip yoke that has cracks.  The effect of the cracks on fatigue performance is variable, but on some yokes with cracks, the performance is reduced below design specification.  

Consequence
Cracks in the slip yoke would progress over time and the slip yoke could fracture without warning while the vehicle is being driven allowing the drive shaft to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will have the drive shaft inspected for manufacturing date and replace it free of charge.  The recall began on april 14, 2008.  Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Notes
Ford recall no.  08s04.customers 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 safercar.gov

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Description
Comm-trans is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 ada conversion vans built on ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 chassis between december 7, 2007 and december 23, 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
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 Action
Comm-trans 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 july 6, 2010.  Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm-trans at 1-901-726-9394.

Notes
This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by comm-trans and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by ford motor company.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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: AIR CONDITIONER

Description
E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 gmc w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos.  68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea.  The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

Consequence
This defect could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge.  Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053.  The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2009.  Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or e-n-g mobile system at 1-925-798-4060.

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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY

Description
Ford is recalling 65 my 2008-2009 e-350 and my 2009 e450 cutaway vehicles equipped with school bus prep packages for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  301, fuel system integrity.  These vehicles may not have been assembled with the fuel tank protection brackets that are required for school bus applications.

Consequence
In certain types of very severe crashes, the fuel tank may be damaged and result in a leak.  A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect for proper fuel tank protection bracket installation and install brackets free of charge.  The recall began on june 26, 2009.  Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.  

Notes
Ford 09c08.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 safercar.gov>safercar.gov .