Recall 10V206 covers 156 2008-2009 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans with Ricon lift restraint belts. Ricon remedy is free.
Ford is recalling 156 2008-2009 E-350, E-150, and E-250 conversion vans fitted with Ricon public-use lifts because the restraint belt can look latched without fully locking. If the lift runs with an occupant on the platform, the user faces injury; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Ricon public-use lift on these 2008-2009 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 conversion vans uses a restraint belt as part of its safety interlock. The belt tongue is supposed to lock fully into the buckle before the lift operates. When it works correctly, the lift stays still until the belt is latched and the platform occupant is restrained.
On affected vans, the belt tongue can slide into the buckle without fully engaging the latch. That makes the belt look latched even though the locking mechanism is not secure. Because the lift senses the belt as buckled, the operator can run the lift with an occupant on the platform before the restraint is actually latched.
There is no warning sign before failure. The visible clue is limited: the belt can appear connected, so the operator needs to confirm the tongue is fully engaged in the buckle before using the lift.
Who's affected?
Covers Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans across the 2008 and 2009 model years, all tied to adaptive/mobility equipment.
| 2008 Ford E-350 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 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 | 156 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
The injury risk is tied to lift movement while the restraint belt is not properly buckled. Before using the lift, make sure the belt is secured and stop lift use if the belt or warning instructions are missing or unclear. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Ford E-350, E-150, or E-250 conversion van is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer or the lift service provider listed in your recall notice for the free Ricon lift warning decal and DVD-based training aid.
- Reference recall number 10V206 when you call so the service desk can match the Ricon public-use lift campaign.
- Inspect the lift restraint belt before each use and confirm the belt tongue is fully latched in the buckle before operating the platform.
- Stop using the lift if the restraint belt does not latch fully, then ask the dealer or lift service provider how to get the recall remedy completed.
What happens at the repair
For campaign 10V206, the listed remedy is coordinated with Ricon, the lift supplier, and the safety recall began on August 20, 2010. At the Ford dealer, the service desk should coordinate the lift remedy with Ricon. Ricon provides owners with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid for the public-use lift restraint belt. The final dealer repair is free once available. The purpose is to help make sure the restraint belt tongue is fully engaged in the buckle before the lift operates with someone on the platform.
Timeline
| May 13, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 20, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V206?
Recall 10V206 covers 156 2008-2009 Ford E-350, E-150, and E-250 conversion vans with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can appear latched without being fully engaged, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on the platform.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Ford E-350, E-150, or E-250 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 10V206. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 and ask how to complete the lift restraint-belt recall remedy.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 10V206, Ricon provides a warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the public-use lift restraint-belt issue.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is injury to the lift user. If the restraint belt tongue is inserted but not fully latched in the buckle, the belt can look secure while the lift still operates with an occupant on the platform.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for a restraint belt that looks latched but does not feel fully locked in the buckle. Before operating the lift, confirm the belt tongue is fully engaged and latched, and complete the recall remedy if your VIN is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V206000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V206 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V206000 |
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 →