Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall 12V-433 · 2006–2010 Quality Van Sales Ford E-series
QUALITY VAN SALES, INC. recall 12V-433 covers 472 2006–2010 Quality Van Sales Ford E-series for a equipment adaptive/mobility problem, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V433000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Quality Van Sales, Inc., (Quality Van Sales) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Ford E-Series 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.
The risk
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.
The fix
The safety recall began on August 29, 2012. The repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact Quality Van Sales, Inc., at 1-800-769-8267.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- Braun Wheelchair LiftsNHTSA