NHTSA Recall 14V584000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V584000; Date: Sep. 23, 2014
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Ford E-150; 2008 Ford E-150; 2009 Ford E-150; 2010 Ford E-150; 2011 Ford E-150; 2012 Ford E-150; 2013 Ford E-150; 2014 Ford E-150; 2007 Ford E-250; 2008 Ford E-250; 2009 Ford E-250; 2010 Ford E-250; 2011 Ford E-250; 2012 Ford E-250; 2013 Ford E-250; 2014 Ford E-250
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: National Van Builiders, Inc.
Affected Units:: 45
Recall Summary:
National van builders, inc. (national van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford e-150 and e-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
How to Fix:
National van will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact national van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National van's number for this recall is ricon2014.
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: Oct 3, 2014
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