Ford recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to October 30, 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
National Van will notify owners, and 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 15, 2016. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon 2016.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Transit 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V331000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- National Van Builders, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 15, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2015 to Oct 30, 2015
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Maker's own recall number
- Ricon 2016
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
- Ford recall: Seat belts Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 17, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Feb 3, 2026
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Dec 18, 2025
- Chevrolet / Chrysler / Dodge and more recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 17, 2025
- Ford recall: Steering Sep 18, 2025
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.