NHTSA recall 04V450000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
National Van Econoline
Reported Sep 30, 200420 vehicles affectedNATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC.Built Dec 31, 2002 – Jul 31, 2004
The defect
On certain vans built on ford econoline chassis and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly IS out of alignment.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok IS conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or national van builders at 1-800-527-7477.