NHTSA Recall 12V440000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
NEW ENGLAND WHEELS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 435 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the New England Wheels Ford E-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V440000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 11, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
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
New England Wheels notified owners during September 2012. The repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact New England Wheels at 1-978-663-9724.
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 12V440000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New England Wheels Ford E-150 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| New England Wheels Ford E-250 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| New England Wheels Ford E-350 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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.