Mobilityworks 2006–2011 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Recalled September 4, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V427000 · Mobilityworks
Hazard
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.
Remedy
MobilityWorks will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MobilityWorks at 1-800-769-8267.
Units
1,219 units
Description
WMK Inc., d/b/a MobilityWorks, is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Ford E-Series vehicles equipped with Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
What to do
MobilityWorks will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2012. Owners may contact MobilityWorks at 1-800-769-8267.
Product
Mobilityworks FORD E-SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
Mobility Works (WMK Inc.)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →