Recall 12V045 affects 8,316 2009-2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van vehicles for noncompliant sliding-door latches. Morgan Olson handles the free repair.
Morgan Olson is recalling 8,316 2009-2012 Walk In Van vehicles with sliding front side doors because the door latch system does not meet federal strength requirements. The door can fail to stay fully latched, especially in a crash, which raises the risk of partial or full occupant ejection; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The sliding front side door latch on 2009-2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van vehicles is the hardware that keeps the door closed after it is shut. The latch and its matching striker hold the door in place while the van is moving, turning, or stopping. On a walk-in van, that side door gets frequent use, so the latch has to retain the door under load.
In NHTSA campaign 12V045, the door latch system on vans with sliding front side doors does not meet the required strength standard for door retention. That means the latch system is not strong enough under the test condition used for the federal door-lock standard. The filing does not identify a broken subpart or supplier cause; it identifies the latch system as noncompliant because it falls short of the required retention strength.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a sound, dashboard light, or visible crack to confirm the latch problem before the door retention system is stressed.
Who's affected?
Covers one Walk In Van configuration across the 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 model years, all involving the door latch.
| 2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
| 2010 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
| 2009 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
| Units affected | 8,316 |
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?
A door latch system that fails the strength requirement can leave the door from staying fully latched. In a crash, an unlatched door increases the chance of partial or full occupant ejection. Schedule the recall repair soon and use extra care with the door until it is fixed. Repair will be free at any franchised Morgan Olson dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van is included in this recall.
- Contact Morgan Olson at 1-269-659-0200 for repair instructions for the free door-latch repair that secures the sliding front side doors.
- Reference recall number 12V045 when you call.
- Bring the owner notice mailed after April 25, 2012 if you have it.
- Keep the sliding front side doors fully closed and latched until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The NHTSA filing does not give a current remedy status. It says Morgan Olson notified owners and that the vehicles were to be repaired free of charge. At the dealer or authorized service point, a Morgan Olson technician addresses the sliding front side door latch system so it meets the required door lock and door retention strength standard. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair is available.
Timeline
| February 7, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V045?
Recall 12V045 covers 8,316 2009-2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van vehicles with sliding front side doors. The door latch systems do not meet required strength standards, so the door can fail to stay fully latched, especially in a crash. Morgan Olson repairs the vehicles free of charge.
What should I do if my 2009-2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 12V045. If it is, contact Morgan Olson or a franchised service location to arrange the door-latch repair. Reference recall number 12V045 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Morgan Olson's recall remedy says the affected vehicles are repaired free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to fix the safety defect at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the sliding front side door can fail to remain fully latched. In a crash, an open or unsecured door increases the risk of partial or full occupant ejection. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free latch repair.
What if I bought my Morgan Olson Walk In Van used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Morgan Olson's notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your van is included, then reference recall number 12V045 when arranging service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V045000 |
|---|---|
| Morgan Olson customer service | 1-269-659-0200 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V045 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V045000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →