NHTSA Recall 12V225000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V225000; Date: May. 17, 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:
2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Ef; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Ef; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Ef; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Ef; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Ef; 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 890
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school 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.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on June 28, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-627. 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 28, 2012
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