2009 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published April 18, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 16, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V172000, published April 18, 2012 and initiated April 16, 2012. Recalling firm: Trans Tech Bus; 2009 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE INCORPORATED (TCI) IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2007 DW7+9195FRL MANUFACTURED BY U.S. BUS AND EQUIPPED WITH A BRAUN CENTURY-2 OR A VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFT. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED. A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP.
What to do
TCI WILL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TCI AT 845-988-0419.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TRANS TECH
- Model
- DW5+9159FRL
- Manufacturer
- Trans Tech Bus
- Lot
- 2009 TRANS TECH DW5+9159FRL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V172000 on April 18, 2012. Reported hazard: TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE INCORPORATED (TCI) IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2007 DW7+9195FRL MANUFACTURED BY U.S. BUS AND EQUIPPED WITH A BRAUN CENTURY-2 OR A VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFT. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED. A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP.
What should I do if I have this product?
TCI WILL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TCI AT 845-988-0419.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TRANS TECH. Model: DW5+9159FRL.