NHTSA Recall 14V641000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V641000; Date: Oct. 10, 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:
2006 Ford E150; 2007 Ford E150; 2008 Ford E150; 2009 Ford E150; 2010 Ford E150; 2011 Ford E150; 2012 Ford E150; 2013 Ford E150; 2014 Ford E150; 2006 Ford E250; 2007 Ford E250; 2008 Ford E250; 2009 Ford E250; 2010 Ford E250; 2011 Ford E250; 2012 Ford E250; 2013 Ford E250; 2014 Ford E250; 2006 Ford E350; 2007 Ford E350; 2008 Ford E350; 2009 Ford E350; 2010 Ford E350; 2011 Ford E350; 2012 Ford E350; 2013 Ford E350; 2014 Ford E350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Mobility Works (wmk Inc. )
Affected Units:: 834
Recall Summary:
Mobility works (wmk inc. ) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford e150, e250, and e350 vans modified by mobility works to be 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:
Mobility works will notify owners, and ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact mobility works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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: Nov 10, 2014
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