NHTSA recall 04V589000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Ford E-250 and 1 more
Reported Dec 15, 2004501 vehicles affectedACCUBUILT, INC.Built Nov 19, 2003 – Jul 30, 2004
The defect
On certain vans built on ford e250/e350 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 accubuilt at 419-222-1501.