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Campaign 15V112 Posted February 25, 2015 117 units

1993, 2005-2014 Ford Recall 15V112: Lift Plate

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Published June 1, 2026

Recall 15V112 covers 117 Ford specialty vehicles with Ricon wheelchair lifts that can crack and fall. Repair is free at a Chevrolet dealer.

Ford is recalling 117 specialty vehicles from 1993, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, including E-450 and MT55 models, under recall 15V112 because Ricon wheelchair lift platform side plates can crack. If the plates crack, the platform can separate and fall when the doors open, increasing injury risk to the lift operator; Chevrolet dealers will complete the free repair.

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What's wrong?

The affected Ford specialty vehicles use a Ricon public-use wheelchair lift. Its platform is the flat deck that raises or lowers a wheelchair user, and the side plates help hold that platform square as it moves and stows. The lift depends on those plates staying intact so the platform stays level.

On the recalled lifts, a platform side plate can crack while the lift is stowed. Ricon traced failed parts to high-load, low-cycle fatigue, meaning repeated heavy stress over fewer movement cycles than expected. Vehicle vibration, a hydraulic system that drifts, an out-of-adjustment stow lock, bent vertical arms, or low hydraulic fluid can add the stress that starts the crack.

Owners or operators can see cracks during the routine checks in the maintenance manual. If a side separates, the platform can sag, jam while stowing, fail to deploy, or make abnormal noise as it bounces against the door.

Who's affected?

The scope spans several makes and vehicle types, including chassis-based vehicles, buses, trailers, and motorhomes, all tied to equipment adaptive/mobility.

2011 Ford E-450 Equipment adaptive/mobility
2013 Winnebago WFJ33S Equipment adaptive/mobility
2011 Freightliner Mbc Equipment adaptive/mobility
2010 Freightliner Xcs Equipment adaptive/mobility
2012 Ford F-550 Sd Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected117
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

Cracked platform side plates can let the lift platform separate and fall outward when the lift doors open, which increases injury risk for the operator. Visible cracks, a sagging platform, jamming during stow, or abnormal door noise are warning signs to stop using the lift and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 1993, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Ford specialty vehicle is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer or Ricon service center to schedule the free wheelchair-lift repair.
  3. Schedule the supplemental platform support bumper installation that fixes cracking wheelchair-lift side plates, or the free platform replacement if cracking has started.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Ford has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V112 when you call.
  5. Call Ford customer service at 1-800-331-3188 with questions about the recall and repair path.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer or Ricon service center, a Chevrolet technician installs supplemental platform support bumpers on the Ricon wheelchair lift. If the lift platform has already started cracking, the platform is replaced instead. Parts and labor are free under recall 15V112. Farber has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for related lift repairs before the recall work. Contact Farber customer service or Ricon customer service to ask how to submit repair documentation under that plan.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

February 25, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
March 9, 2015 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
March 24, 2015 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V112?

Recall 15V112 covers 117 Ford specialty vehicles modified with Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lift platform side plates can crack, letting the platform separate and rest against the lift door. When the doors open, the platform can fall out and injure the lift operator.

What should I do if my 1993, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Ford specialty vehicle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V112. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer, Ricon dealer, or authorized service center to schedule the wheelchair lift repair. Reference recall number 15V112 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost. The service center will install supplemental platform support bumpers, and any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced free of charge.

What is the safety risk from recall 15V112?

The safety risk is injury to the lift operator. If the side plates crack, the wheelchair lift platform can separate from the lift and lean against the vehicle's lift door. When the door opens, the platform can fall out.

What if I bought this specialty vehicle used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN, then call the dealer or service center with recall number 15V112 so they can confirm coverage and schedule the wheelchair lift repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V112000
Ford customer service1-800-331-3188
NHTSA recall #15V112
NHTSA recall # (full)15V112000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →