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NHTSARecalled Oct 10, 2014 · #14V641000

Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Mobility Works (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E150, E250, and E350 vans modified by Mobility Works to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Product details

Product
Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)
Model numbers
2014 Ford, E150, E250, E350, S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510
UPCs

What you should do

Mobility Works will notify owners, and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2014. Owners may contact Mobility Works customer service at 1-800-769-8267 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

View the official CPSC notice