Equipment adaptive/mobilityRecall 12V-442 · 2006–2011 Mts Paratransit
MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES recall 12V-442 covers 928 2006–2011 Mts Paratransit for a equipment adaptive/mobility problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V442000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Mobility Transportation Service (MTS) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Paratransit vehicles manufactured from November 2006 through October 2010 that are 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.
The risk
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.
The fix
MTS will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Service at 1-734-453-6452.
Mobility Transportation Service has named this recall 'Braun01.'Owners may also contact The National Highway Trafiic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- Braun Wheelchair LiftsNHTSA