Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V275000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V275000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 892 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V275000
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift/outer roll stop latching mechanism
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 892

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fsst.3zjf_d29u
NHTSA ID: 12V275000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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