Startrans recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
Startrans is recalling certain 2009 and 2010 mfsab school buses, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
What could happen
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 wheelchairâs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix
Startrans will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact startrans at 1-574-642-0811.
Vehicles covered
- Startrans Mfsab 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V185000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Startrans Bus Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 27, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 7, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Notes
Customers may 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Glaval Bus / Startrans recall: Seat belts Jul 24, 2019
- Starcraft Bus / Startrans recall: Seats Oct 15, 2018
- Startrans recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility May 26, 2016
- Startrans recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Feb 28, 2013
- Startrans recall: Seats Dec 2, 2011
- Startrans recall: Structure Nov 9, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.