FORD TRANSIT 2017: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

General Information

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

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.

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.

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.