Recall 12V437000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Report Date
20120907
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Affected Vehicles
18 models

Defect Description

National Van Builders, Inc., (National Van Builders) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles equipped with Braun Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

Safety Consequence

A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Remedy

National Van Builders will notify owners during October 2012, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact National Van Builders, Inc., at 1-508-222-2272.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2006 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-150
2006 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-250
2006 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-350
2007 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-150
2007 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-250
2007 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-350
2008 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-150
2008 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-250
2008 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-350
2009 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-150
2009 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-250
2009 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-350
2010 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-150
2010 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-250
2010 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-350
2011 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-150
2011 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-250
2011 NATIONAL VAN FORD E-350

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.