Recall 14V279 covers 56 2007-2008 Ford E-150 vans with wheelchair lift roll-stop latches that can bend. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Recall 14V279 covers 56 2007-2008 Ford E-150 vans modified with Braun NCL-2 and NVL-2 wheelchair lifts. Bent or misaligned outer-barrier roll stop latches can let a wheelchair occupant ride over the stop when the platform is raised, causing a fall and injury; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Braun wheelchair lift on the 2007-2008 Ford E-150 uses an outer barrier at the edge of the platform. That barrier acts like a gate while the platform is raised, lowered, or sitting above the ground. Its roll stop latches hold the barrier in the correct position.
On affected vans, repeated lift cycles and heavy use can bend the latches or knock them out of alignment. Once the latch is bent or misaligned, the outer barrier does not lock the way it was designed to lock. The lift hardware is still present, but the part that holds the barrier in position is no longer doing its job correctly.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners, caregivers, or drivers checking the lift should watch for a barrier that does not sit straight, does not latch cleanly, or feels loose during lift operation.
Who's affected?
Covers the E-150 across the 2007 and 2008 model years, with the same adaptive/mobility equipment component listed for both.
| 2008 Ford E-150 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2007 Ford E-150 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 56 |
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?
An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair occupant defeat it or ride over it. If the lift platform is raised, the occupant can fall from the platform and be injured. Until the repair is handled, use the lift with extra care and confirm the roll stop is latched before raising the platform. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2008 Ford E-150 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask how to schedule the free wheelchair-lift roll-stop repair.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 14V279 when you call.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift with an occupant until the roll-stop latch parts are replaced or adjusted.
What happens at the repair
Mobility Specialists' filing says the recall began in July 2014 and that affected lift parts are replaced free of charge. Because the current remedy status is not listed in this record, confirm the repair path before you schedule service. Once the dealer repair is available for your VIN, a Ford technician replaces the affected Braun wheelchair lift parts tied to the bent or misaligned outer barrier roll stop latches. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 27, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 9, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V279?
Recall 14V279 covers 56 2007-2008 Ford E-150 vans modified with Braun NCL-2 and NVL-2 wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier roll stop latches can bend or move out of alignment, and the affected parts are replaced free of charge.
What should I do if my 2007-2008 Ford E-150 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 14V279. If it is, arrange the free lift repair and reference recall number 14V279 when you call. The repair replaces the affected roll stop latch parts.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be completed at no cost, and the recall remedy replaces the affected lift parts free of charge. Use recall number 14V279 when you speak with the service desk.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is injury to the wheelchair occupant. In NHTSA campaign 14V279, the roll stop latches on the lift's outer barrier can bend or sit out of alignment, allowing a wheelchair occupant to ride over the barrier when the platform is elevated.
What if I bought this Ford E-150 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Ownership history does not remove the recall obligation, so a used 2007-2008 Ford E-150 still needs a VIN check. If your VIN is included, reference recall 14V279 when arranging the lift repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V279000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-877-777-5438 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V279 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V279000 |
Source documents
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 →