2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published March 8, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 6, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V183000, published March 8, 2019 and initiated March 6, 2019. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium 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.
What to do
Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. Fenton's number for this recall is RI61396.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- TRANSIT
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2017 FORD TRANSIT | 2016 FORD TRANSIT | 2015 FORD TRANSIT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Ford Transit | 2016 Ford Transit | 2015 Ford Transit — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V183000 on March 8, 2019. Reported hazard: Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. Fenton's number for this recall is RI61396.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: TRANSIT.