National VAN Ford E-150, Ford E-250, Ford E-350 (2006-2011): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 12V437000 · Sep 7, 2012 · National Van Builders, Inc.
605
vehicles affected
605
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V437000
- Date
- Sep 7, 2012
- Maker
- National Van Builders, Inc.
- Units affected
- 605
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2006-2011
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 18 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| National Van | Ford E-150 | 2006-2011 |
| National Van | Ford E-250 | 2006-2011 |
| National Van | Ford E-350 | 2006-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V437000?
3 models: National Van Ford E-150 (2006-2011), National Van Ford E-250 (2006-2011), National Van Ford E-350 (2006-2011), about 605 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V437000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.