CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans that were modified by Mobility Specialists, Inc. with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift's positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, which can allow the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
If the lift platform stops above the floor, a wheelchair user can tip inward toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, which increases the risk of injury.
Owners have been notified by Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing the defective parts. Contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford E-150 | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Ford Transit | 2014201520162017 |
| Mobility Specialists Ford E-150 | 2017 |