Recall 10V113 covers 3 2008-2009 Ford Ford and Chevy buses with Ricon lifts whose restraint belts can look latched. Ricon provides the remedy.
Ford recall 10V113 covers 3 2008-2009 Ford and Chevy handicap school buses with Ricon public use lifts because the restraint belt can look latched when it is not fully engaged. The lift can operate with someone on the platform, raising injury risk, and the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Ricon public-use lift on affected 2008-2009 Ford and Chevy handicap school buses uses a restraint belt to control when the lift can move. The belt tongue is supposed to slide into the buckle and latch fully before the lift operates. That latch is the safeguard that keeps the platform from moving unless the belt is secured.
On these buses, the belt tongue can be inserted into the buckle without locking into the latching mechanism. From the operator's position, the belt appears latched even though it is not fully engaged. Because the lift control sees the belt as secured, the lift can operate with an occupant on the platform while the restraint is not actually locked.
There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look buckled, so the operator does not get a clear visual cue that the tongue has failed to latch.
Who's affected?
The included vehicles span Ford and Chevy adaptive mobility builds from the 2008 and 2009 model years.
| 2009 Ford Ford | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Van-Con Chevy | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Van-Con Chevy | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Ford Ford | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 3 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
If the lift moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled, the lift user can be injured. Before using the lift, confirm the restraint belt is buckled and follow the Ricon training materials supplied for this campaign. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Ford Ford or Chevy school bus is included in this recall.
- Confirm whether the Ricon public-use lift decal and DVD-based training aid have already been received for this bus.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer or Ricon customer service to ask how to complete the restraint-belt warning and training remedy.
- Reference recall number 10V113 when you call.
- Avoid operating the lift with an occupant on the platform unless the restraint belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle.
What happens at the repair
Ricon handles the remedy for this lift campaign. At the service appointment, a Ford technician confirms the vehicle has the affected Ricon public-use lift, then provides the warning decal and DVD-based training aid for proper lift operation. The remedy is free under the recall. The notice does not describe a parts replacement or inspection time, so ask the service desk to confirm how the decal and training materials will be supplied before bringing the bus in.
Timeline
| March 23, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 5, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V113?
Recall 10V113 covers 3 2008-2009 Ford and Chevy handicap school buses with Ricon public use lifts. The lift restraint belt can look latched without being fully engaged, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on the platform and creating an injury risk.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Ford Ford or Chevy is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V113. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 for the warning decal and DVD-based training aid tied to this lift recall.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost. For recall 10V113, the remedy is a warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the Ricon public use lift restraint-belt condition.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to the lift user. In recall 10V113, the restraint belt tongue can appear buckled without being fully latched, and the lift can operate with an occupant on the platform before the belt is properly secured.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for a restraint belt tongue that appears inserted but does not fully latch in the buckle. The key concern in recall 10V113 is a false latched appearance, so operators need to confirm the restraint belt is fully engaged before running the lift.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V113000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-800-322-2884 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V113 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V113000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →