Vehicle recall 04V450000 · September 30, 2004
2002-2004 National Van Econoline
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V450000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 30, 2004
- Filed by
- NATIONAL VAN BUILDERS, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 23, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- National Van Econoline (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
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