NEW England Wheels 2006–2010 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Recalled September 11, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V440000 · NEW England Wheels
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
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.
Units
435 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
NEW England Wheels FORD E-150 · NEW England Wheels FORD E-250 · NEW England Wheels FORD E-350
Manufacturer(s)
FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →