Recall 10V151 covers 65 2007-2009 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans with Ricon lift belt-latch defects. Ricon provides the free remedy.
Ford is recalling 65 2007-2009 E-350, E-250, and E-150 ADA conversion vans fitted with Ricon public use lifts because the lift restraint belt can look latched when it is not fully engaged. If the lift operates with someone on the platform, the person faces an injury risk; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Ricon public use lift on 2007-2009 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 conversion vans uses a restraint belt as part of the lift controls. The belt is meant to keep the platform from moving unless the belt tongue is fully inserted and latched in the buckle. When it works correctly, the lift operator has a locked belt before raising or lowering an occupant.
On affected vans, the belt tongue can slide into the buckle without fully engaging the latch. The buckle can look closed even when the belt is not locked. Because the lift control still allows operation, the platform can move with an occupant on it while the restraint belt is not actually latched.
There is no warning sign before failure. The visible problem is the opposite: the belt can appear latched even though the latch mechanism has not caught, so the operator needs the recall repair rather than a visual check alone.
Who's affected?
Spans E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans across the 2007, 2008, and 2009 model years, all tied to adaptive/mobility equipment.
| 2007 Ford E-350 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Ford E-350 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Ford E-350 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Ford E-250 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Ford E-150 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Ford E-150 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Ford E-250 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Ford E-150 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Ford E-250 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 65 |
A matching year and E-Series model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
The lift can move if the restraint belt is not properly buckled, putting the lift user at risk of injury. Before using the lift, confirm the restraint belt is buckled and ask the dealer about the recall remedy. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Ford E-350, E-250, or E-150 conversion van is included in this recall.
- Review the owner notice mailed on July 6, 2010 before using the Ricon public-use lift.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall number 10V151 when asking where the Ricon lift remedy is handled.
- Request the warning decal and DVD training aid that address lift operation when the restraint belt looks latched but is not fully engaged.
- Inspect the lift restraint belt before each use and do not run the lift with an occupant on the platform unless the belt tongue is fully latched in the buckle.
What happens at the repair
This campaign does not describe a parts replacement at a Ford dealer. The remedy record says Ricon handles the lift remedy for affected Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 conversion vans. Ricon provides customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid for the public-use lift, tied to Ricon defect report 09E-060. The source record says the safety recall began on July 6, 2010. Because the record does not list an available Ford dealer repair, the final dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| April 15, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V151?
Recall 10V151 covers 65 2007-2009 Ford E-350, E-250, and E-150 ADA conversion vans with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can appear latched without fully engaging, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on the platform.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Ford E-350, E-250, or E-150 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 10V151. If it is, ask a franchised Ford dealer or Ricon service contact about the warning decal and DVD-based training aid listed for this recall. Reference recall number 10V151 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost to the owner. For recall 10V151, Ricon provided the listed remedy materials, including a warning decal and DVD-based training aid, for the affected public-use lift equipment.
What is the safety risk with this lift recall?
The safety risk is injury to the lift user. If the restraint belt tongue is inserted but not fully latched, the belt can look secure while the lift still operates with an occupant on the platform. The recall remedy adds warning and training materials for safer operation.
What if I bought the Ford van used?
The recall still follows the vehicle and equipment, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your van is included, especially if no recall letter reached you. If it is included, reference recall 10V151 when you contact the dealer or lift service provider.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V151000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V151 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V151000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - 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 →