Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit

If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a non conductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

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If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a non conductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V261000
  • Manufacturer Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)
  • Components EQUIPMENT
  • Potential Number of Units Affected 37

Summary

Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are 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.

Remedy

Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013. Owners may contact Mobility Works at 1-877-275-4912 and Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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