NHTSA Recall 12V344000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V344000; Date: Jul. 19, 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 Double K Mainstreet; 2007 Double K Villager; 2008 Hometown Trolley Villager; 2009 Hometown Trolley Villager
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Double K Inc.
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Double k is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 hometown trolley villager and model year 2009 hometown trolley mainstreet vehicles equipped with a braun vista-2 or century-2 wheelchair lift. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
How to Fix:
Double k will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2012. Owners may contact double k at 1-478-822-2242.
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: Sep 25, 2012
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