Recall 15V729000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Report Date

20151104

Component

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Affected Vehicles

27 models

Defect Description

MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Safety Consequence

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Remedy

MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2006	FORD	E-150
2006	FORD	E-250
2006	FORD	E-350
2007	FORD	E-150
2007	FORD	E-250
2007	FORD	E-350
2008	FORD	E-150
2008	FORD	E-250
2008	FORD	E-350
2009	FORD	E-150
2009	FORD	E-250
2009	FORD	E-350
2010	FORD	E-150
2010	FORD	E-250
2010	FORD	E-350
2011	FORD	E-150
2011	FORD	E-250
2011	FORD	E-350
2012	FORD	E-150
2012	FORD	E-250
2012	FORD	E-350
2013	FORD	E-150
2013	FORD	E-250
2013	FORD	E-350
2014	FORD	E-150
2014	FORD	E-250
2014	FORD	E-350

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.