NHTSA recall 19V-271 (19V271000)
equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported April 3, 2019 - about 4 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V271000
- Also written as
- 19V-271
- Manufacturer number
- 18E-044
- Reported
- April 3, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~4
- Component
- equipment adaptive and mobility
What is being recalled
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair 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.
Why it is dangerous
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-271 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.