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NHTSARecalled May 2, 2014 · #14V232000

Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

WMK Inc., doing business as Mobility Works, Inc. (Mobility), is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Mobility-modified Ford E-150, and E-250 transit buses manufactured December 1, 2013, through January 4, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon S series and K series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Product details

Product
Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)
Model numbers
2014 Mobility
UPCs

What you should do

Mobility will notify owners, and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

View the official CPSC notice