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  NHTSA Recall 12V172000

NHTSA Campaign Id 12V172000; Date: Apr. 16, 2012

If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair�s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2009 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl

Component: Adaptive Equipment

Manufactured by: Trans Tech Bus

Affected Units:: 1

icon3 Recall Summary:

Transportation collaborative incorporated (tci) is recalling one model year 2007 dw7+9195frl manufactured by u. S. Bus and equipped with a braun century-2 or a vista-2 wheelchair lift. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift�s outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.

icon2 How to Fix:

Tci will notify the owner, and the repairs will be performed by an authorized braun dealer free of charge. The safety recall began on may 9, 2012. Owners may contact tci at 845-988-0419.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 9, 2012

Also see:

All recalls of Trans Tech vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.