NHTSA Recall 12V437000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 605 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the National van Ford E-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V437000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 7, 2012 |
| Owner notification | October 15, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
National Van Builders, Inc., (National Van Builders) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
National Van Builders will notify owners during October 2012, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact National Van Builders, Inc., at 1-508-222-2272.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V437000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| National van Ford E-150 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| National van Ford E-250 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| National van Ford E-350 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.