New England Wheels | NHTSA Recall #19V125000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V125000 by New England Wheels. Affecting 2008, 2013 and 2014 ford e-250 vehicles modified to be equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts Includes 3 affected units, Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2008, 2013 and 2014 ford e-250 vehicles modified to be equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts
Defect Summary
New england wheels (new england) is recalling certain 2008, 2013 and 2014 ford e-250 vehicles modified to be equipped with ricon wheelchair 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. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."
Corrective Action
New england has notified owners, and ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. the recall began on march 18, 2019. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or new england customer service at 1-978-663-9724.