NHTSA Recall 12V275000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V275000; 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:
2008 Champion American Coach; 2009 Champion American Coach; 2010 Champion American Coach; 2011 Champion American Coach; 2007 Champion American Crusader; 2008 Champion American Crusader; 2009 Champion American Crusader; 2008 Champion Challenger; 2009 Champion Challenger; 2010 Champion Challenger; 2008 Champion Crusader; 2009 Champion Crusader; 2010 Champion Crusader; 2009 Champion Ctste; 2010 Champion Ctste; 2008 Champion Defender; 2009 Champion Defender; 2010 Champion Defender; 2010 Champion Terrastar
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Champion Bus, Inc.
Affected Units:: 892
Recall Summary:
Champion bus is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or 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:
Champion bus will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on August 17, 2012. Owners may contact champion bus at 1-810-724-6474.
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: Aug 17, 2012
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