NHTSA Campaign Id 14V232000; Date: May. 2, 2014
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, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:2013 Ford E-150; 2014 Ford E-150; 2013 Ford E-250; 2014 Ford E-250
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Mobility Works (wmk Inc. )
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:Wmk inc. , doing business as mobility works, inc. (mobility), is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 mobility-modified Ford e-150, and e-250 transit buses manufactured December 1, 2013, through January 4, 2014, and 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 will notify owners, and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2014. Owners may contact mobility customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall. Admin@wabtec. Com.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 4, 2014
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