Recall 12V433000

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Report Date
20120831
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Quality Van Sales, Inc., (Quality Van Sales) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Ford E-Series 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

The safety recall began on August 29, 2012. The repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact Quality Van Sales, Inc., at 1-800-769-8267.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2006 QUALITY VAN SALES FORD E-SERIES
2007 QUALITY VAN SALES FORD E-SERIES
2008 QUALITY VAN SALES FORD E-SERIES
2009 QUALITY VAN SALES FORD E-SERIES
2010 QUALITY VAN SALES FORD E-SERIES

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