National VAN 2006–2011 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Recalled September 7, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V437000 · National VAN
Hazard
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.
Units
605 units
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.
What to do
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.
Product
National VAN FORD E-150 · National VAN FORD E-250 · National VAN FORD E-350
Manufacturer(s)
National Van Builders, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →