NHTSA recall 14V-197 (14V197000)
equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported April 16, 2014 - about 66 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V197000
- Also written as
- 14V-197
- Reported
- April 16, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~66
- Component
- equipment adaptive and mobility
What is being recalled
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply, Inc. (Cummings) is recalling various model year 1994-2011 Ford and Chevrolet vans equipped with Braun NCL-2, and NVL-2 wheel chair lifts manufactured November 20, 2006, through September 10, 2010. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts in these vans may become bent or misaligned.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Braun Corporation notified all the vehicle owners, and Cummings Mobility replaced the recalled parts with new parts, free of charge. The recall was completed as of April 10, 2014. Owners may contact Cummings customer service at 1-800-639-5438.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-197 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.