Date: 05.11.2014
Component: Equipment Adaptive
Manufacturer: Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply
Description:
Cummings mobility conversion & supply (cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-150, e-250, e-350, chevrolet express, 2006-2008 dodge sprinter, and 2009-2014 mercedes-benz sprinter, and 2013 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to october 8, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequencs:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Notes:
Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began january 13, 2015. owners may contact cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. cumming's number for this recall is 14e-041.
Date: 17.04.2012
Component: Equipment Adaptive
Manufacturer: Main Mobility, Inc.
Description:
Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 chevrolet express, 2009 gmc savana, and 2010 ford transit connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift?s outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequencs:
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair?s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Notes:
Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. main mobility has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
Date: 05.11.2014
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 transit connect vehicles manufactured august 1, 2013, to july 10, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the fuel and vapor lines may have been incorrectly installed in the engine compartment, allowing the two lines to make contact.
Consequencs:
Contact between the two lines may result in abrasion and a fuel leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Notes:
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel line routing. if the fuel line has been routed incorrectly, it will be replaced and routed correctly. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on november 17, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s24.
Date: 30.01.2015
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Anchorage
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 6, 2013, to september 20, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the upper seat belt bolts may have been improperly torqued, allowing them to loosen over time.
Consequencs:
If the seat belt anchorage fasteners loosen over time, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original seatbelt fasteners with properly torqued fasteners, free of charge. the recall began march 26, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s03.
Date: 05.12.2014
Component: Structure > Body > Door
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford transit connect cargo vans manufactured august 9, 2013, to september 20, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with sliding door panels that may have an improper bond strength between the plastic panel and paint primer. this could cause the door panel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
Consequencs:
If the plastic sliding door panel separates while driving, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the panel with proper materials, free of charge. the recall began january 28, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s26.
