BLUE BIRD TRANSIT 2017: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TRANSIT | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2014-12-01 - 2017-08-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V271000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-04-03 | Date Added to Database: 2019-04-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18E-044 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 403 | |
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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. |
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