Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall 14V-216 · 2008–2010 Ford E-350
Advanced Wheels Of Technology, Inc. recall 14V-216 covers 7 2008–2010 Ford E-350 for a equipment adaptive/mobility problem, reported to NHTSA on April 23, 2014.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V216000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Advanced Wheels of Technology, Inc. (Advanced Wheels) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Ford E-350 vehicles modified by Advanced Wheels and equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans 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
Braun Corporation notified all of the vehicle owners, and Advanced Wheels replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. Owners may contact Advanced Wheels customer service at 1-860-653-8064.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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
Built from June 1, 2008 to February 28, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Wheelchair Lift Rollstop FailureNHTSA