National Van Ford E-150 (2007) – 12V437000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

NATIONAL VAN

Model Of Vehicle

FORD E-150

Year

2007

Recall Campaign Number

12V437000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

National Van Builders, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

605

Date Owners Notified

20121015

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

National Van Builders, Inc.

Date Report Received

20120907

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard