Ford E-250, E-350, Transit (2006-2015): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 16V350000 · May 24, 2016 · New England Wheels
2
vehicles affected
2
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V350000
- Date
- May 24, 2016
- Maker
- New England Wheels
- Units affected
- 2
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2006-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
3 models, 19 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V350000?
3 models: Ford E-250 (2006-2014), Ford E-350 (2006-2014), Ford Transit (2015), about 2 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V350000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.