National Van Builders, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V331000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V331000 by National Van Builders, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 ford transit vehicles manufactured july 1, 2015, to october 30, 2015, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon Includes 2 affected units, Wheel Chair Lift Platform Cracking/Big Pivot Holes, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 ford transit vehicles manufactured july 1, 2015, to october 30, 2015, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon
Defect Summary
National van builders, inc. (national van) is recalling certain model year 2015 ford transit vehicles manufactured july 1, 2015, to october 30, 2015, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Corrective Action
National van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on june 15, 2016. owners may contact national van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. national van's number for this recall is ricon 2016.