Recall 10V242 covers 60 2007-2009 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans with Ricon lift restraint belts. Ricon provides the free remedy.
Ford is recalling 60 2007-2009 E-350, E-250, and E-150 conversion vans fitted with Ricon public-use lifts because the restraint belt can look latched without being fully engaged. The lift can operate with a person on the platform, creating an injury risk, and the 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 raises and lowers an occupant platform for wheelchair access. Its restraint belt is part of the lift's safety interlock. The belt tongue has to lock into the buckle before the lift is supposed to run.
On affected vans, the belt tongue can be inserted far enough to look latched without fully engaging the latch. That false latch defeats the intended check. The operator can run the lift while the restraint belt is not actually locked, leaving an occupant on the platform without the restraint the system is designed to require.
There is no warning sign before failure. The visible clue is the belt appearing latched even though the tongue has not fully locked into the buckle, so the lift operator has to confirm the latch is fully engaged before operating the lift.
Who's affected?
Covers E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans across the 2007-2009 model years, all involving adaptive or mobility equipment.
| 2008 Ford E-350 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Ford E-350 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 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 | 60 |
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?
If the lift moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled, the person using the lift can be injured. Use the lift only with the restraint belt secured, and stop using it if the belt or latch does not hold the rider in place. 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.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to ask how campaign 10V242 is being handled for your VIN.
- Ask about the Ricon warning decal and DVD training aid that show how to confirm the wheelchair lift restraint belt is fully latched.
- Use the lift only after the restraint belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle.
- Call Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 with questions about the lift instructions, and reference recall number 10V242 when you call.
What happens at the repair
The source does not list a conventional dealer repair schedule. For this campaign, MTS worked with Ricon, and Ricon provides the remedy: a warning decal and a DVD training aid for the public use lift. The safety recall began on October 18, 2010. Contact the Ford service desk with your VIN and explain that the van has a Ricon public use lift covered by campaign 10V242. The campaign remedy is free through the recall process once available for your vehicle.
Timeline
| June 4, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 18, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V242?
Recall 10V242 covers 60 2007-2009 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 conversion vans with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can look latched without fully engaging, allowing the lift to operate with a person on the platform. Ricon provides the recall remedy.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Ford E-150, E-250, or E-350 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 10V242. If it is, ask a franchised Ford dealer or Ricon about the warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the lift restraint belt. Reference recall number 10V242 when you call.
Is the recall remedy free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to provide recall remedies at no cost. For recall 10V242, Ricon provides the warning decal and DVD-based training aid connected to the public-use lift restraint belt issue.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to the lift user. If the restraint belt tongue is inserted without fully latching, the belt can appear buckled while the lift still operates with a person on the platform. Have the recall remedy completed before using the lift again.
What if I bought this Ford conversion van used?
The recall still follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2007-2009 Ford E-150, E-250, or E-350 conversion van is included. If it is, reference recall 10V242 when contacting the dealer or Ricon.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V242000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V242 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V242000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →