The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V216000·Announced 2014-04-23

Ford E-350 wheelchair lift roll stop latch recall

Advanced Wheels is recalling 2008-2010 Ford E-350 vans with wheelchair lifts due to bent or misaligned roll stop latches that could allow occupants to fall.

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-harm product where a wheelchair occupant could fall and sustain injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Wheels of Technology, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Ford E-350 vehicles modified by Advanced Wheels and equipped with Braun NCL-2 and NVL-2 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts were manufactured between November 20, 2006, and September 10, 2010.

The recall addresses a defect where the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned over time and with frequent use. This condition may allow a wheelchair occupant to defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Braun Corporation has notified all vehicle owners. Advanced Wheels will replace the recalled parts with new parts free of charge. Owners may contact Advanced Wheels customer service at 1-860-653-8064 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD E-350
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Advanced Wheels Of Technology, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
Hazard
Affected units
7

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • E-350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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