Recall 19V271000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Report Date
20190403
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

Safety Consequence

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 FORD E-150
2014 FORD TRANSIT
2015 FORD E-150
2015 FORD TRANSIT
2016 FORD E-150
2016 FORD TRANSIT
2017 FORD E-150
2017 FORD TRANSIT

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