Chevrolet Recall 14V-706: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Affected: 2006–2009 Chevrolet Express 3500, 2006–2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500, 2006–2014 Ford E-150 and 4 more. Filed with NHTSA on November 5, 2014, covering about 34 vehicles.

The problem

Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

The risk

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

The fix

Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign14V-706 (14V706000)
Manufacturer number14E-041
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentEquipment adaptive/mobility
Report dateNovember 5, 2014
Owners notifiedJanuary 13, 2015
Vehicles affected34
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 14V-706 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 34 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.