Startrans recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. See the above list for the affected models.
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 safety recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact startrans at 1-800-642-4889.
Vehicles covered
- Startrans Candidate 2008–2010
- Startrans Candidate Ii 2007–2010
- Startrans President 2009–2010
- Startrans Senator 2007–2010
- Startrans Senator Hd 2007–2010
- Startrans Senator Ii 2007–2010
- Startrans Trolley 2008–2010
- Startrans Vans 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V186000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Startrans Bus Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 27, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 7, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,060
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Notes
Owners may also 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
- Startrans recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility May 26, 2016
- Startrans recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Jan 15, 2016
- Startrans / Supreme recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Oct 21, 2014
- Startrans / Supreme recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility May 13, 2014
- Startrans recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Feb 28, 2013
- Startrans recall: Structure Jun 13, 2012
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.