Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V183000 by Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2017 ford transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with ricon s & k titanium wheelchair lifts Includes 137 affected units, Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2017 ford transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with ricon s & k titanium wheelchair lifts

Defect Summary

Fenton mobility products, inc. (fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ford transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with ricon s & k titanium 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

Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install ricon recall parts kit ri61396, free of charge. the recall began april 24, 2019. owners may contact fenton mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. fenton's number for this recall is ri61396.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V183000
Manufacturer: Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-03-06T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift may raise too high/fmvss 403
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 137

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RICON RECALL RI61396
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Fenton mobility products, inc. (fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ford transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with ricon s & k titanium 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."
Consequence Summary: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install ricon recall parts kit ri61396, free of charge. the recall began april 24, 2019. owners may contact fenton mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. fenton's number for this recall is ri61396.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-khn6~g2mp.kd7x
NHTSA ID: 19V183000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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