Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall 19V-271 · Ford and Mobility Specialists vehicles
Mobility Specialists, Inc. recall 19V-271 covers 4 Ford and Mobility Specialists vehicles for a equipment adaptive/mobility problem, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2019.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V271000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 2014 to August 29, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.