NHTSA Recall 12V584000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V584000; Date: Dec. 12, 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:
2006 Chevrolet C5500; 2007 Chevrolet C5500; 2008 Chevrolet C5500; 2009 Chevrolet C5500; 2006 Ford E-450; 2007 Ford E-450; 2009 Ford E-450; 2010 Ford E-450; 2011 Ford E-450; 2006 Ford Econoline 350; 2006 GMC C5500
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Creative Bus Sales, Inc.
Affected Units:: 227
Recall Summary:
Creative bus sales, inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC c5500, and Ford e450, and econoline 350 vehicles equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.
How to Fix:
Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of creative bus sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may contact creative bus at 1-888-633-8380 or braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 23, 2012
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