Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #12V404000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V404000 by Turtle Top. Affecting model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts Includes 577 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

Corrective Action

Turtle top will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the recall began on september 13, 2012. owners may contact turtle top at 574-831-4340.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V404000
Manufacturer: Turtle Top
Report Received Date: 2012-08-14T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift/outer roll stop latching mechanism
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 577

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 transit buses equipped with century-2 and/or vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time 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: Turtle top will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the recall began on september 13, 2012. owners may contact turtle top at 574-831-4340.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-gqw8~mw8s~4qjw
NHTSA ID: 12V404000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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