Recalls Of The Day, September 20, 2012

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued two recalls.  One affected vehicle has wheelchair latches that are not performing as designed.  Another issue affects charging of electric vehicles.  The issue is electrocution.  Either problem could ruin your entire day.     

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): C & C FORD / FORD E-250 2010-2011 C & C FORD / FORD E-350 2010-2011 Manufacturer: C & C Ford Mfr's Report Date: SEP 05, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V443000 EQ12005 NHTSA Action Number: EQ12005

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 63

Summary: C & C Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2011 E-250 and E-350 vehicles equipped with Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts installed as aftermarket equipment. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

Consequence: 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 or sustain injury.

Remedy: C & C Ford will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact C & C Ford at 1-270-333-9040.

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.

Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: EVCA / EV2000 MAY 15, 2009 - AUG 15, 2012 EVCA / EV2101 MAY 15, 2009 - AUG 15, 2012 EVCA / EV2102 MAY 15, 2009 - AUG 15, 2012 EVCA / EV2103 MAY 15, 2009 - AUG 15, 2012 EVCA / EV2104 MAY 15, 2009 - AUG 15, 2012 EVCA / EV2201 MAY 15, 2009 - AUG 15, 2012 EVCA / EV2202 MAY 15, 2009 - AUG 15, 2012 EVCA / EV2203 MAY 15, 2009 - AUG 15, 2012 Manufacturer: EV-Charge America Ltd Mfr's Report Date: SEP 10, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E033000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 35 Summary: EV-Charge America Ltd. (EVCA) is recalling certain electric vehicle charging stations produced from May 15, 2009, through August 15, 2012. Due to an improper relay, the electrical lead that connects to the vehicle may be energized even when the charging station is turned off. Consequence: A user could suffer an electrical shock or electrocution should they contact the electrical lead. This risk may exist even when the charging station is turned off. Remedy: EV-Charge America will notify owners and the units can be returned for repair or an EVCA technician will repair the unit(s) onsite, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2012. Owners may contact EVCA at 1-702-278-8005. Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Trafiic Safety Administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.