Mobility Works (wmk Inc.) | NHTSA Recall #14V232000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V232000 by Mobility Works (wmk Inc.). Affecting model year 2013-2014 mobility-modified ford e-150, and e-250 transit buses manufactured december 1, 2013, through january 4, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable Includes 14 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 mobility-modified ford e-150, and e-250 transit buses manufactured december 1, 2013, through january 4, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable

Defect Summary

Wmk inc., doing business as mobility works, inc. (mobility), is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 mobility-modified ford e-150, and e-250 transit buses manufactured december 1, 2013, through january 4, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Mobility will notify owners, and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on june 4, 2014. owners may contact mobility customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V232000
Report Received Date: 2014-05-02T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored pendant cable shortcircuit
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14E-010
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Wmk inc., doing business as mobility works, inc. (mobility), is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 mobility-modified ford e-150, and e-250 transit buses manufactured december 1, 2013, through january 4, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon s series and k series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Consequence Summary: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Mobility will notify owners, and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on june 4, 2014. owners may contact mobility customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sjxj~em9y_whbt
NHTSA ID: 14V232000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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