Mobility-Modified Ford Transit Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Fire Risk
Mobility is recalling 2013-2014 modified Ford E-150 and E-250 buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 (fire hazard) where no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm.
Plain-English summary
Mobility Works, Inc. (doing business as Mobility) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Mobility-modified Ford E-150 and E-250 transit buses. These vehicles were manufactured between December 1, 2013, and January 4, 2014, and are equipped with specific Ricon S series or K series wheelchair lifts featuring an optional armored pendant cable.
The recall is issued because the armored cable may be positioned in a way that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable contacts the power lug and lacks a proper nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur, which could result in a fire.
Mobility will notify owners, and Ricon will send a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD E-250, E-150
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 14
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 (2)
- E-250
- E-150
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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