Mobility Works recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and Chevrolet Express 2500 vans manufactured January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2015, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
What could happen
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Mobility Works will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2016. Owners may contact Mobility Works customer service at 1-800-769-8267. Mobility Works' number for this recall is 16E-020.
Vehicles covered
- Mobility Works Chevy Express 2500 2014–2015
- Mobility Works Ford E-150 2014–2015
- Mobility Works Ford E-250 2014–2015
- Mobility Works Ford E-350 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V317000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mobility Works (Wmk Inc.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2015
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Maker's own recall number
- 16E-020
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.