National Van Ford E-Series Wheelchair Lift Roll Stop Latch Recall
National Van Builders is recalling 2006-2011 Ford E-Series vans with wheelchair lifts due to roll stop latches that may bend or misalign, posing a fall risk to occupants.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of injury from a fall from an elevated platform, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
National Van Builders, Inc. 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. The recall involves 605 vehicles.
The defect involves the roll stop latches on the outer barrier, which may become bent or misaligned over time and with frequent use. If the latches are insufficiently secured, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the roll stop. If this occurs while the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.
National Van Builders will notify owners during October 2012. Authorized Braun dealers will perform the repairs free of charge. Owners may contact National Van Builders, Inc. at 1-508-222-2272 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NATIONAL VAN FORD E-250, FORD E-150, FORD E-350
- Brand
- NATIONAL VAN
- Manufacturer
- NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
- Affected units
- 605
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- FORD E-250
- FORD E-150
- FORD E-350
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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