NHTSA Recall 12V449000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mobility Services, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 355 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mobility Services Ford E-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V449000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 13, 2012 |
| Owner notification | October 15, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mobility Services, Inc., (Mobility Services) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles equipped with 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
Mobility Services will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Mobility Services, Inc., at 1-718-267-2921.
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 12V449000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mobility Services Ford E-150 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Mobility Services Ford E-250 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Mobility Services 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.