NHTSARecalled Feb 26, 2019 · #19V125000
Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2008, 2013 and 2014 Ford E-250 vehicles modified to be equipped with Ricon Wheelchair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems." If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards towards the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Product details
- Product
- Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403
- 2014 Ford E-250
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
New England has notified owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or New England customer service at 1-978-663-9724.