NHTSA Recall 04V589000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V589000; Date: Dec. 15, 2004
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Ford E-250; 2004 Ford E-350; 2002 Ford E250; 2003 Ford E250; 2002 Ford E350; 2003 Ford E350
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Accubuilt, Inc.
Affected Units:: 501
Recall Summary:
On certain vans built on Ford e250/e350 chassis and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
How to 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 accubuilt at 419-222-1501.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 23, 2004
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