Ford recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans 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
New England 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 29, 2016. Owners may contact New England customer service at 1-800-886-9247. New England's number for this recall is 16E-020.
Vehicles covered
- Ford E-250 2006–2014
- Ford E-350 2006–2014
- Ford Transit 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V350000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- New England Wheels
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 29, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2006 to Apr 20, 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
- Chevrolet / Chrysler / Dodge and more recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Dec 17, 2025
- Ford recall: Equipment May 27, 2022
- Ford / Mobility Specialists / Ram recall: Seats Apr 18, 2019
- Ford recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Feb 26, 2019
- Ford recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Nov 20, 2015
- Ford recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Nov 17, 2015
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.