The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V729000·Announced 2015-11-04

MobilityWorks Recalls Ford Vans with Defective Ricon Wheelchair Lifts

MobilityWorks is recalling 667 Ford E-series vans equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. Defective pivot holes may allow bearings to shift, causing the lift platform to fall and injure the operator.

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 structural defect in a wheelchair lift that could cause the platform to fall, posing a risk of injury to the operator. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans that were modified to include specific Ricon Corporation wheelchair lifts. The affected units are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too large, which allows the bearings to move out of position.

If the bearings shift, the stowed platform may move excessively, leading to a failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheelchair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. The recall covers 667 vehicles. Note that these vehicles were subject to a similar recall in 2014, and those that received the previous remedy are still affected by this current recall.

The recall began on December 15, 2015. MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD E-250, E-150, E-350
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
Hazard
Affected units
667

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-250
  • E-150
  • E-350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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