NHTSA Recall 12V186000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V186000; 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:
2008 Startrans Candidate; 2009 Startrans Candidate; 2010 Startrans Candidate; 2007 Startrans Candidate Ii; 2008 Startrans Candidate Ii; 2009 Startrans Candidate Ii; 2010 Startrans Candidate Ii; 2009 Startrans President; 2010 Startrans President; 2007 Startrans Senator; 2008 Startrans Senator; 2009 Startrans Senator; 2010 Startrans Senator; 2007 Startrans Senator Hd; 2008 Startrans Senator Hd; 2009 Startrans Senator Hd; 2010 Startrans Senator Hd; 2007 Startrans Senator Ii; 2008 Startrans Senator Ii; 2009 Startrans Senator Ii; 2010 Startrans Senator Ii; 2008 Startrans Trolley; 2009 Startrans Trolley; 2010 Startrans Trolley; 2010 Startrans Vans
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Startrans Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 2,060
Recall Summary:
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. See the above list for the affected models.
How to Fix:
Startrans will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 7, 2012. Owners may contact startrans at 1-800-642-4889.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also 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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