Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall 04V-450 · 2002–2004 National Van Econoline
NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC. recall 04V-450 covers 20 2002–2004 National Van Econoline for a equipment adaptive/mobility problem, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V450000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VANS BUILT ON FORD ECONOLINE CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS AT 1-800-527-7477.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 31, 2002 to July 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.