Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall 12V-427 · 2006–2011 Mobilityworks Ford E-series
MOBILITY WORKS recall 12V-427 covers 1,219 2006–2011 Mobilityworks Ford E-series for a equipment adaptive/mobility problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V427000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
WMK Inc., d/b/a MobilityWorks, is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Ford E-Series vehicles equipped with Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
The risk
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix
MobilityWorks will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MobilityWorks at 1-800-769-8267.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- Braun Wheelchair LiftsNHTSA