NHTSA Recall 12V185000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V185000; Date: Apr. 27, 2012
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair�s occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Startrans Mfsab; 2010 Startrans Mfsab
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Startrans Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Startrans is recalling certain 2009 and 2010 mfsab school buses, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
How to Fix:
Startrans will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2012. Owners may contact startrans at 1-574-642-0811.
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: Jun 7, 2012
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