NHTSA Campaign 16V331000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA campaign 16V331000 covers 1 year-make-model version listed here and concerns the equipment adaptive/mobility. The repair is free.
National Van Builders, Inc filed the report for 16V331000 with NHTSA on May 20, 2016; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 16V331000, NHTSA lists up to 2 potentially affected vehicles, built between July 1, 2015 and October 30, 2015.
The 16V331000 report reached NHTSA 7 months after the last affected vehicle was built.
Owner notification letters for 16V331000 were scheduled from June 15, 2016, 26 days after the report.
16V331000 covers 1 model from Ford, model years 2015.
By potentially affected vehicles, 16V331000 ranks 3 of 3 National Van Builders, Inc recalls on this site.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Transit vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to October 30, 2015, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
- The risk
- If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2016. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon 2016.
Reported May 20, 2016
Vehicles covered by 16V331000 (1)
Ford (1)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V331000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: May 20, 2016. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted