Recall 12V482 affects 24 2009-2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van trucks for safety-standard compliance failures. Repairs are free through Morgan Olson.
Morgan Olson is recalling 24 2009-2012 Walk In Van trucks because they do not meet required safety standards for controls, windshield systems, lamps, door locks, or certification. Noncompliance can increase the risk of a crash or personal injury, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected parts on 2009-2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van trucks are basic safety and information systems: the door latch, windshield defroster, windshield wiper and washer, exterior lighting, and required certification labeling. The latch keeps the door secured. The defroster clears glass, the wiper and washer clear rain or road spray, and the lights help other drivers see the truck and read its signals.
The recall is for noncompliance with federal safety standards, not for a single broken part. On affected trucks, one or more of these systems does not meet the required standard for controls and displays, defrosting, wiping and washing, lighting, door retention, or certification. That means the truck needs inspection and correction so the equipment matches the standard it was built to meet.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver can notice obvious issues, such as poor windshield clearing, lighting that does not work as expected, or a door that does not latch securely, but the recall itself is decided by VIN.
Who's affected?
The same 4 repair areas are included for each model year: door latch, defroster/HVAC, windshield wiper, and exterior lighting.
| 2010 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2010 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | visibility component |
| 2010 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | wiper system |
| 2010 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Exterior lighting |
| 2009 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
| 2009 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | visibility component |
| 2009 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | wiper system |
| 2009 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
| 2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | visibility component |
| 2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | wiper system |
| 2011 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Latch |
| 2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | visibility component |
| 2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | wiper system |
| 2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 24 |
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?
Failure to meet required safety standards reduces the vehicle's safety margin and raises the risk of a crash or personal injury. There is no listed warning sign, so confirm whether the vehicle is included and schedule the compliance repair soon. 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 to confirm the free compliance repair for recall number 12V482.
- Ask what standards work is needed for your van, including controls, defrosting, wipers, lighting, door latches, and certification labeling.
- Bring any recall notice or service paperwork you have when the van goes in for repair.
- Drive carefully until Morgan Olson confirms the compliance work is complete, since the recall involves safety-standard issues tied to crash or injury risk.
What happens at the repair
Morgan Olson has not listed a standard owner-letter repair process for this campaign. The company has already notified the only owner and is working directly with that owner to bring the Walk In Van vehicles into compliance. At the dealer, a Morgan Olson technician will correct the FMVSS compliance items identified for each vehicle, including controls and displays, defrosting, windshield wiping and washing, lighting, door retention, and certification items. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| September 3, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 3, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V482?
Recall 12V482 covers 24 2009-2012 Morgan Olson Walk In Van trucks that fail to meet required safety standards for controls, visibility, lighting, door latches, or certification. NHTSA campaign 12V482 says noncompliance increases crash or injury risk, and Morgan Olson will make repairs 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 Walk In Van is included in recall 12V482. If it is, contact Morgan Olson or your Morgan Olson service contact and reference recall 12V482. The filing says Morgan Olson is working with the owner to bring the vehicles into compliance for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the safety recall remedy to be completed at no cost to the owner. Morgan Olson's remedy for recall 12V482 says any repairs needed to bring the affected Walk In Van trucks into compliance will be made free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 12V482?
The safety risk is a higher risk of crash or personal injury. NHTSA campaign 12V482 ties that risk to trucks that fail to meet required standards for controls, defrosting and defogging, windshield wiping and washing, exterior lighting, door latches, or certification.
What if I bought this Morgan Olson Walk In Van used?
The free recall remedy still follows the vehicle. The filing says the only known owner was notified, so a later buyer should check the VIN to confirm recall status and contact Morgan Olson or a Morgan Olson service contact with recall number 12V482.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V482000 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA recall # | 12V482 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V482000 |
Source documents
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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 →