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Equipment adaptive/mobility (Ford, Chrysler and MOBILITYWORKS and 1 more)

Vehicle recall 04V-562. NHTSA received MOBILITY WORKS’s report on Nov 26, 2004.

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The short answer

NHTSA received MOBILITY WORKS’s report on Nov 26, 2004. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 28, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What should you do?

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: SURE-LOK RECALL NO. 04E-058.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 1,660 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Ford E150and 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2004, before the model years listed here
  • Chrysler 3500and 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, before the model years listed here
  • Ford E250and 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, before the model years listed here
  • Mobilityworks Ford E250and 2001, 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
  • Ford E-250and 2004, before the model years listed here
  • Chrysler 2500and 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, before the model years listed here
  • Chrysler 1500and 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, before the model years listed here
  • GMC Sierra 3500and 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, before the model years listed here
  • GMC 3500and 1997, 2003 and 2004, before the model years listed here
  • GMC 2500and 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, before the model years listed here
  • Mobilityworks GMC 2500and 2001, 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
  • GMC 1500and 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, before the model years listed here
  • GMC Sierra 1500and 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, before the model years listed here
  • Ford E350and 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, before the model years listed here
  • Mobilityworks Ford E350and 2001, 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
  • GMC Sierra 2500and 2004, before the model years listed here
  • Mobilityworks Ford E150and 2001, 2002 and 2003, before the model years listed here
  • Ford E-350and 2004, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by MOBILITY WORKS.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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