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Mobility Works - Wheel chair lift platform cracking big pivot holes
Official notice
18 May 2016
Last checked
18 May 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mobility Works - Wheel chair lift platform cracking big pivot holes. 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. Published 2016-05-18.
What to do now
Mobility works will notify owners, and ricon 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 17, 2016. Owners may contact mobility works customer service at 1-800-769-8267. Mobility works' number for this recall is 16e-020.
Units affected
11
Recall number
16E-020
Official notice
2016-05-18
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Mobility Works. Contact: Mobility Works (WMK Inc.).
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