NHTSA Campaign 16V350000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Issued by New England Wheels · Reported May 24, 2016 · 2 vehicles affected

What's wrong

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Consequence

If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

New England will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247. New England's number for this recall is 16E-020.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD E-250 2006 2
FORD E-250 2007 2
FORD E-250 2008 2
FORD E-250 2009 2
FORD E-250 2010 2
FORD E-250 2011 2
FORD E-250 2012 2
FORD E-250 2013 2
FORD E-250 2014 2
FORD E-350 2006 2
FORD E-350 2007 2
FORD E-350 2008 2
FORD E-350 2009 2
FORD E-350 2010 2
FORD E-350 2011 2
FORD E-350 2012 2
FORD E-350 2013 2
FORD E-350 2014 2
FORD TRANSIT 2015 2

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V350000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.