Recall 12V021 affects 7,853 2009-2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van vehicles for missing door latch or warning system. Repair is free at Morgan Olson dealers.
Morgan Olson recall 12V021 covers 7,853 2009-2011 Walk In Van vehicles with sliding front doors that lack the required primary latch or door-closure warning system. A door can partially open without warning and increase injury risk in a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The sliding front door latch on a 2009-2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van is supposed to keep the door secured after it closes. A primary latch holds the door in place during normal driving, and a door closure warning system alerts the driver when the door is not fully closed.
On affected vans, the sliding front doors were built without either the primary door latch system or the door closure warning system required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206. That means the door lacks the normal hardware or driver warning that confirms the door is latched before the vehicle moves. The problem is not a wear item or a maintenance issue; it is missing equipment on the recalled configuration.
The filing does not list a warning sign before failure. There is no warning sign before failure. If the door looks closed, the driver still lacks the required latch or warning system that confirms it is secured.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2009, 2010, and 2011 model years, with the same door-latch component named for each year.
| 2009 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
| 2010 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
| Units affected | 7,853 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the door is not fully latched, it can partially open without warning, and the driver has no warning system to show the problem. That increases injury risk in a crash because the door is not held as FMVSS 206 requires. Repair will be free at any franchised Morgan Olson dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van is included in this recall.
- Contact Morgan Olson customer service at 1-269-659-0200 to confirm the current repair path for recall number 12V021.
- Schedule the free door-latch repair that corrects the missing sliding-door latch or door-closure warning system.
- Bring the recall notice if Morgan Olson mailed one, or give the dealer recall number 12V021 when you call.
- Keep the sliding front door fully closed and latched before driving until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Morgan Olson technician repairs the affected sliding front door system so the vehicle has the required door latch or door closure warning equipment. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. The remedy text does not list a separate repair time or a more specific part sequence, so ask the service desk what work they will perform before the vehicle goes into the bay.
Timeline
| January 19, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V021?
Recall 12V021 covers 7,853 2009-2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van vehicles with sliding front doors that lack the required primary door latch system or door closure warning system. Morgan Olson dealers will repair the vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V021. If it is, contact a Morgan Olson dealer or Morgan Olson at 1-269-659-0200 to arrange the free door latch repair. Reference recall number 12V021 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Morgan Olson's recall remedy says dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on April 25, 2012.
What is the safety risk?
The sliding front door can partially open without warning if the required latch or warning system is missing. The driver can be unaware that the door is not fully latched, which increases injury risk in a crash.
What if I bought my Morgan Olson Walk In Van used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Walk In Van is included, then give recall number 12V021 to the Morgan Olson dealer or service contact.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V021000 |
|---|---|
| Morgan Olson customer service | 1-269-659-0200 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V021 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V021000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →