Recall 12V437000: 2006–2011 National Van Ford E-150, 2006–2011 National Van Ford E-250, 2006–2011 National Van Ford E-350

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 7, 2012
Vehicles affected
605
Models
3
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

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.

The risk

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

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2006 National Van Ford E-150
  • 2007 National Van Ford E-150
  • 2008 National Van Ford E-150
  • 2009 National Van Ford E-150
  • 2010 National Van Ford E-150
  • 2011 National Van Ford E-150
  • 2006 National Van Ford E-250
  • 2007 National Van Ford E-250
  • 2008 National Van Ford E-250
  • 2009 National Van Ford E-250
  • 2010 National Van Ford E-250
  • 2011 National Van Ford E-250
  • 2006 National Van Ford E-350
  • 2007 National Van Ford E-350
  • 2008 National Van Ford E-350
  • 2009 National Van Ford E-350
  • 2010 National Van Ford E-350
  • 2011 National Van Ford E-350

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V437000
Manufacturer
NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC.
Owner letters
Oct 15, 2012
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology