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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V173000

2008 Trans Tech Dw6+9166 | 2009 Trans Tech Dw6158frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw5159frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw6159frl | 2008 Trans Tech Dw6159frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw6159frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw5159frl | 2008 Trans Tech Dw6158frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw6158frl | 2008 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw8195frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw7+9195frl | 2010 Trans Tech Sth4+9139 — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published April 18, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 18, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V173000, published April 18, 2012. Recalling firm: Trans Tech Bus; 2008 Trans Tech Dw6+9166 | 2009 Trans Tech Dw6158frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw5159frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw6159frl | 2008 Trans Tech Dw6159frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw6159frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw5159frl | 2008 Trans Tech Dw6158frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw6158frl | 2008 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw8195frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw7+9195frl | 2010 Trans Tech Sth4+9139 — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE INCORPORATED (TCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRANS TECH 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. A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP.

What to do

TCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TCI AT 845-988-0419.

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Recall details

Brand
TRANS TECH
Model
DW6+9166
Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Lot
2008 TRANS TECH DW6+9166 | 2009 TRANS TECH DW6158FRL | 2009 TRANS TECH DW5159FRL | 2009 TRANS TECH DW5+9159FRL | 2010 TRANS TECH DW6159FRL | 2008 TRANS TECH DW6159FRL | 2010 TRANS TECH DW5+9159FRL | 2009 TRANS TECH DW6159FRL | 2010 TRANS TECH DW5159FRL | 2008 TRANS TECH DW6158FRL | 2010 TRANS TECH DW6158FRL | 2008 TRANS TECH DW5+9159FRL | 2009 TRANS TECH DW8195FRL | 2009 TRANS TECH DW7+9195FRL | 2010 TRANS TECH STH4+9139
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Trans Tech Dw6+9166 | 2009 Trans Tech Dw6158frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw5159frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw6159frl | 2008 Trans Tech Dw6159frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw6159frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw5159frl | 2008 Trans Tech Dw6158frl | 2010 Trans Tech Dw6158frl | 2008 Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw8195frl | 2009 Trans Tech Dw7+9195frl | 2010 Trans Tech Sth4+9139 — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V173000 on April 18, 2012. Reported hazard: TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE INCORPORATED (TCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 TRANS TECH 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. 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 OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 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: DW6+9166.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)