NHTSA Recall # | 151383 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V271000 |
MFG Compaign # | 18E-044 |
Manufacturer | Mobility Specialists, Inc. |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TRANSIT |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
Date of notification | 14/09/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/08/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/04/19 |
Report created | 07/04/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 403 |
Estimated number of affected units | 4 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |