The defect
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 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| National Van Ford E-150 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| National Van Ford E-250 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| National Van Ford E-350 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Van Ford E-150 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-150 | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-150 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-150 | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-150 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-150 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-250 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-250 | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-250 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-250 | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-250 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-250 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-350 | 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-350 | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-350 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-350 | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-350 | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| National Van Ford E-350 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment adaptive/mobility recalls in 2012
35 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the equipment adaptive/mobility; NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC. filed 5 campaigns in all.
| 12V449000 13 Sept 2012 | Mobility Services, Inc. |
| 12V440000 11 Sept 2012 | NEW ENGLAND WHEELS |
| 12V442000 11 Sept 2012 | MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES |
| 12V443000 11 Sept 2012 | C & C Ford |
| 12V427000 4 Sept 2012 | MOBILITY WORKS |
| 12V433000 31 Aug 2012 | QUALITY VAN SALES, INC. |
| 12V404000 14 Aug 2012 | TURTLE TOP |
| 12V356000 25 Jul 2012 | THOR INDUSTRIES |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012