The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V427000·Announced 2012-09-04

MobilityWorks Recalls Ford E-Series Wheelchair Lifts Due to Latch Defect

MobilityWorks is recalling 2006-2010 Ford E-Series vehicles with specific wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may bend, risking occupant falls.

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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential falls and injuries.

Plain-English summary

MobilityWorks is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Ford E-Series vehicles equipped with Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The recall involves 1,219 vehicles.

The defect involves the roll stop latches on the outer barrier, which may become bent or misaligned over time and with frequent use. This could allow a wheelchair occupant to defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs while the lift platform is elevated, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.

MobilityWorks will notify owners, and authorized Braun dealers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MobilityWorks at 1-800-769-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MOBILITYWORKS FORD E-SERIES
Brand
MOBILITYWORKS
Manufacturer
MOBILITY WORKS
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
Hazard
Affected units
1,219

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 (1)

  • FORD E-SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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