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: 02.08.2012
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford motor company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 transit connect vehicles. the wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Consequencs:
If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 15, 2012. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Date: 02.08.2012
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Description:
Ford motor company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 transit connect vehicles. the wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Consequencs:
If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 15, 2012. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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.
