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HighNHTSA·10V206000·Announced 2010-05-13

Mobility Works Recalls Ford Conversion Vans with Ricon Lifts

Mobility Works is recalling 2008-2009 Ford E-Series conversion vans equipped with Ricon public use lifts due to a restraint belt defect that could allow the lift to move with an occupant on board.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the restraint belt may fail to secure the lift, potentially leading to injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 conversion vans built on Ford E150, E250, and E350 chassis that were manufactured after November 2007 and fitted with Ricon public use lifts. The recall involves 156 vehicles.

The restraint belt on these lifts is designed to prevent the lift from moving unless the belt tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. Ricon discovered that it is possible for an operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. In this scenario, the belt appears to be latched, allowing the operator to run the lift. If the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform, which could result in injury.

The safety recall began on August 20, 2010. Ricon will perform the remedy for this campaign by providing customers with a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or Mobility Works at 1-800-769-8267. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FORD E-350, E-150, E-250
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
MOBILITY WORKS
Category
Vehicle — Conversion Van / Lift
Hazard
Affected units
156

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • E-350
  • E-150
  • E-250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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