Recall 19V183000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 19V183000. Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 137 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Defect Summary
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Remedy
Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. Fenton's number for this recall is RI61396.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2015 | Check VINs |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2016 | Check VINs |
| FORD | TRANSIT | 2017 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | VISIBILITY | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | SEAT BELTS | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | POWER TRAIN | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | VISIBILITY | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 47,804 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.