Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW ENGLAND WHEELS
Model Of Vehicle
FORD E-350
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
12V440000
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New England Wheels
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
435
Date Owners Notified
20120914
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
New England Wheels
Date Report Received
20120911