FORD E-450 2009: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V584000

Make Model Year
FORD E-450 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-23 2012-12-12 2012-12-13

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 227

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may contact Creative Bus at 1-888-633-8380 or Braun at 1-800-488-0359.

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.