National Van Builders, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V584000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V584000 by National Van Builders, Inc.. Affecting 2007-2014 ford e-150 and e-250 vehicles manufactured february 26, 2007, to august 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation Includes 45 affected units, Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2007-2014 ford e-150 and e-250 vehicles manufactured february 26, 2007, to august 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation
Defect Summary
National van builders, inc. (national van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 ford e-150 and e-250 vehicles manufactured february 26, 2007, to august 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Corrective Action
National van will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on october 3, 2014. owners may contact national van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. national van's number for this recall is ricon2014.