NEW England Wheels Equipment Adaptive Recall

Manufacturer: NEW ENGLAND WHEELS

Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 10, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V440000

NHTSA Action Number: EQ12005

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 435

Summary:
New England Wheels, Inc., (New England Wheels) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles equipped with Braun Century-2 and/or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier 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:
New England Wheels will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact New England Wheels, Inc., at 1-978-663-9724.