FORD TRANSIT 2017: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V271000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2017 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2019-04-03 | 2019-04-07 |
Production Dates: 2014-12-01 - 2017-08-29
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18E-044
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 403
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.
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.
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.
