The 2014 Ford E-150 has 4 recalls, the most serious affecting vehicles converted to run on compressed natural gas: brackets supporting a rear fuel cylinder can fail, letting the cylinder break free and leak gas with a risk of fire.
The remaining three recalls all involve wheelchair lift equipment installed by various mobility conversion companies. In two of those recalls, the side plates on the lift platform can crack and cause the platform to separate from the lift assembly, or bearings can shift out of position and cause the stowed platform to move excessively until the mounting fails. Either failure leaves the lift unable to support a wheelchair user safely during loading or unloading. A third wheelchair lift recall involves a positioning cam that can fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor level rather than stopping flush with it. When that happens, a wheelchair user moving off the platform toward the vehicle can tip inward and fall.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's positioning input cam can fail during use, causing the platform to rise above the vehicle's floor level.
What the fix does
Ricon will provide replacement parts and instructions. Contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 for details.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Wheelchair lift link arms may have oversized pivot holes, causing bearings to shift out of position and affecting lift stability.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will inspect link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings, replacing any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The side plate on certain Ricon wheelchair lifts may crack over time, potentially compromising the lift's structural integrity and safe operation.
What the fix does
A Ricon dealer will install reinforcing bumpers to support the platform. Cracked platforms will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left and right rear brackets supporting the CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets as needed, at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
