Wheelchair lifts/ricon
Defect Summary
On certain vans built on ford e250/350 chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts, the vertical support arms were improperly welded.
Safety Consequence
During passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the buses or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. owners may contact accubuilt at 419-222-8608 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Accubuilt, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 06V177000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 06V177000?
NHTSA recall 06V177000 was issued by Accubuilt, Inc. on May 22, 2006. It addresses: Wheelchair lifts/ricon. The recall affects approximately 24 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Accubuilt, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V177000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.