2014–2016 Ford E-150, 2014–2017 Ford Transit, 2017 Mobility Specialists Ford E-150 Recall: Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use…
NHTSA campaign 19V271000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Apr 3, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair 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.
The risk
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
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- 2006–2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 and 6 other models — Platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may…
- 2007–2014 Ford E-150 and 1 other model — Platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may…
- 2012 Ford E-150 and 3 other models — Affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel…
Other campaigns involving Ford vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V271000 (manufacturer number 18E-044). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.