NHTSA recall 19V-125 (19V125000)
equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported February 26, 2019 - about 3 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V125000
- Also written as
- 19V-125
- Manufacturer number
- 18E-044
- Reported
- February 26, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~3
- Component
- equipment adaptive and mobility
What is being recalled
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2008, 2013 and 2014 Ford E-250 vehicles modified to be equipped with Ricon Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Why it is dangerous
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards towards the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
New England has notified owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or New England customer service at 1-978-663-9724.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-125 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.