Recall 19V183 affects 137 2015-2017 Ford Transit vans with Ricon wheelchair lifts for a positioning cam defect. Repair will be free once available.
Ford recall 19V183 covers 137 2015-2017 Transit passenger vans modified with Ricon S & K Titanium wheelchair lifts because the lift positioning input cam can fail during use. If the platform stops above the vehicle floor, a wheelchair user can tip inward toward the van; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on affected 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans is the powered platform used to raise and lower a wheelchair user between the ground and the van floor. The Ricon S & K Titanium lift relies on a positioning input cam, a small mechanical position-control part, to tell the lift when the platform has reached the correct height.
On these vans, that positioning input cam can fail while the lift is being used. When it fails, the lift loses the correct height signal and the platform can keep traveling above the vehicle's floor instead of stopping level with it. That creates a mismatch between the platform and the van floor, and it means the lift does not meet the platform-lift safety standard for this equipment.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or passenger should not expect a warning light, sound, or visible change before the lift travels past the intended floor height.
Who's affected?
All three model years point to the same adaptive/mobility equipment component.
| 2017 Ford Transit | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Transit | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2015 Ford Transit | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 137 |
Not every 2015-2017 Ford Transit van is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wheelchair lift platform that stops above the vehicle floor can tip the wheelchair user inward toward the vehicle while exiting the lift, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before this happens. If the platform stops above the floor, stop using the lift and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Ford Transit is included in this recall.
- Use the owner notice mailed for this recall before scheduling service, since the listed remedy status is not marked available.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-716-484-7014 with questions and reference recall number 19V183.
- Ask about the free Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396 repair, which fixes the wheelchair lift cam issue that lets the platform rise above the vehicle floor.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift until the repair path is confirmed, because the platform height issue increases injury risk for the wheelchair user.
What happens at the repair
Once the repair is available, a Ford technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396 on the wheelchair lift system, free under the recall. That kit addresses the lift positioning input cam problem described in the filing, where the platform can travel above the vehicle floor height while the lift is in use. Ford owners should wait for the repair opening or contact the service desk with recall 19V183 and Fenton recall number RI61396 so the correct lift parts are matched to the van.
Timeline
| March 6, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 1, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V183?
Recall 19V183 covers 137 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified with Ricon S & K Titanium wheelchair lifts. The lift positioning input cam can fail during use, letting the platform rise above the vehicle floor. A service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396 for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Ford Transit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 19V183. If it is, arrange the free Ricon parts-kit installation through the recall service process. Reference recall number 19V183 and Ricon kit RI61396 when you call for service.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost. For this Ford Transit wheelchair-lift recall, a service technician installs Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396 free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is injury to a wheelchair user exiting the lift. If the platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inward toward the van. Until the repair is complete, use extra care with lift operation and confirm whether your VIN is included.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall began April 24, 2019. That means the free service process has already opened for affected 2015-2017 Ford Transit vans in recall 19V183. Have the VIN ready and reference Ricon kit RI61396 when arranging the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V183000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-716-484-7014 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V183 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V183000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →