NHTSA recall 14V-232 (14V232000)
equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported May 2, 2014 - about 14 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V232000
- Also written as
- 14V-232
- Manufacturer number
- 14E-010
- Reported
- May 2, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~14
- Component
- equipment adaptive and mobility
What is being recalled
WMK Inc., doing business as Mobility Works, Inc. (Mobility), is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Mobility-modified Ford E-150, and E-250 transit buses manufactured December 1, 2013, through January 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Why it is dangerous
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mobility will notify owners, and Ricon will send the owner 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 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-232 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.