NHTSA recall 14V-617 (14V617000)
equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported October 3, 2014 - about 286 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V617000
- Also written as
- 14V-617
- Manufacturer number
- 14E-041
- Reported
- October 3, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~286
- Component
- equipment adaptive and mobility
What is being recalled
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England to be 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)
New England will notify owners to take vehicles 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 November 17, 2014. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. New England's number for this recall is 14E-041.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-617 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.