NHTSA Recall 14V279000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V279000; Date: May. 27, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Ford E-150; 2008 Ford E-150
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Mobility Specialists, Inc.
Affected Units:: 56
Recall Summary:
Mobility specialists, inc. (mobility specialists) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford e-150 vans modified by mobility specialists and equipped with braun ncl-2, and nvl-2 wheel chair lifts. 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.
How to Fix:
Mobility specialists will notify owners and will replace the affected parts, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact mobility specialists customer service at 1-877-777-5438.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 9, 2014
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