NHTSA Recall 13V261000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V261000; Date: Jun. 21, 2013
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Ford E-150; 2007 Ford E-150; 2008 Ford E-150; 2009 Ford E-150; 2010 Ford E-150; 2011 Ford E-150; 2012 Ford E-150; 2006 Ford E-250; 2007 Ford E-250; 2008 Ford E-250; 2009 Ford E-250; 2010 Ford E-250; 2011 Ford E-250; 2012 Ford E-250; 2006 Ford E-350; 2007 Ford E-350; 2008 Ford E-350; 2009 Ford E-350; 2010 Ford E-350; 2011 Ford E-350; 2012 Ford E-350
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Mobility Works (wmk Inc. )
Affected Units:: 37
Recall Summary:
Mobility works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford e-150, e-250 and e-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
How to Fix:
Mobility works will notify owners and ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013. Owners may contact mobility works at 1-877-275-4912 and ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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