Recall 12V440000: 2006–2010 New England Wheels Ford E-150, 2006–2010 New England Wheels Ford E-250, 2006–2010 New England Wheels Ford E-350

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 11, 2012
Vehicles affected
435
Models
3
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

New England Wheels, Inc., (New England Wheels) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 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

New England Wheels notified owners during September 2012. The repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact New England Wheels at 1-978-663-9724.

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 New England Wheels Ford E-150
  • 2007 New England Wheels Ford E-150
  • 2008 New England Wheels Ford E-150
  • 2009 New England Wheels Ford E-150
  • 2010 New England Wheels Ford E-150
  • 2006 New England Wheels Ford E-250
  • 2007 New England Wheels Ford E-250
  • 2008 New England Wheels Ford E-250
  • 2009 New England Wheels Ford E-250
  • 2010 New England Wheels Ford E-250
  • 2006 New England Wheels Ford E-350
  • 2007 New England Wheels Ford E-350
  • 2008 New England Wheels Ford E-350
  • 2009 New England Wheels Ford E-350
  • 2010 New England Wheels Ford E-350

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V440000
Manufacturer
NEW ENGLAND WHEELS
Owner letters
Sep 14, 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