Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall 12V-443 · C & C Ford vehicles
C & C Ford recall 12V-443 covers 63 C & C Ford vehicles for a equipment adaptive/mobility problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V443000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
C & C Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2011 E-250 and E-350 vehicles equipped with Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts installed as aftermarket equipment. 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 or sustain injury.
The fix
C & C Ford will notified owners on October 18, 2012. The repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact C & C Ford at 1-270-333-9040.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Braun Wheelchair LiftsNHTSA