NHTSA recall 14V-584 (14V584000)
equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported September 23, 2014 - about 45 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V584000
- Also written as
- 14V-584
- Manufacturer number
- Ricon2014
- Reported
- September 23, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~45
- Component
- equipment adaptive and mobility
What is being recalled
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Why it is dangerous
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon2014.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-584 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.