NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock, leaving wheelchairs unsecured in the vehicle.
What the fix does
The 2011 Ford E-250 has 8 recalls, the most serious being a propane fuel system leak that can ignite and cause a fire, affecting vehicles converted to run on propane by Roush Performance Products.
Several recalls involve wheelchair lift and mobility equipment installed by various converters. Ricon-brand wheelchair lifts fitted to certain vehicles can develop cracked platform side plates, which may cause the lift platform to detach and rest against the lift door. On some of the same lift models, bearings in the folding link arms can shift out of position, causing the stowed platform to move excessively and the mounting to fail. A separate lift concern involves a positioning cam that can fail during use, allowing the platform to rise above the vehicle's floor level and tip a wheelchair user inward as they exit. There is also a recall covering QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints installed by Rollx Vans, where the restraint may not secure a wheelchair properly, allowing it to move during transit.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock, leaving wheelchairs unsecured in the vehicle.
What the fix does
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Rollx will inspect and replace the retractors at no cost. Contact Rollx customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's positioning input cam may fail during use, causing the platform to rise above the vehicle's floor level.
What the fix does
Ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift's side platform can crack. The folding link arms may have oversized pivot holes, allowing bearings to shift out of position.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the link arms and platform for damage or displaced bearings. Damaged parts will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The folding link arms on certain wheelchair lifts have pivot holes that are oversized, allowing bearings to shift out of position and potentially cause lift failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect link arms for damage and displaced bearings, inspect the platform for cracks, and replace any damaged parts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair lift platform side plate may crack. The folding link arm pivot holes may be oversized, causing bearings to shift out of position.
What the fix does
Support bumpers will be installed on the platform. Any 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
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 platform side plate on certain wheelchair lifts may crack due to structural stress.
What the fix does
Ricon will install reinforcing bumpers on the platform. Any 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 aluminum fuel line fitting in the propane conversion kit can corrode where it meets the brass valve housing, potentially causing a propane leak.
What the fix does
Replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a stainless steel fitting to prevent corrosion and leaks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.