Mobility Works (wmk Inc.) | NHTSA Recall #14V641000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V641000 by Mobility Works (wmk Inc.). Affecting model year 2006-2014 ford e150, e250, and e350 vans modified by mobility works to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation Includes 834 affected units, Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2014 ford e150, e250, and e350 vans modified by mobility works to be equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation

Defect Summary

Mobility works (wmk inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e150, e250, and e350 vans modified by mobility works to be 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

Mobility works will notify owners, and ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on november 10, 2014. Owners may contact mobility works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V641000

Manufacturer: Mobility Works (wmk Inc.)

Report Received Date: 2014-10-10T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 834

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mobility works (wmk inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e150, e250, and e350 vans modified by mobility works to be 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.

Consequence Summary: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Corrective Action: Mobility works will notify owners, and ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on november 10, 2014. Owners may contact mobility works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p3ys~vhd9~9zbi

NHTSA ID: 14V641000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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