Recall 12V181000: 2011 Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Apr 24, 2012
Vehicles affected
4
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Gulf tran is recalling certain gt gulf tran shuttle buses manufactured from april 12, 2010, through october 22, 2010, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

The risk

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.

The fix

Gulf tran will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on may 17, 2012. Owners may contact gulf tran at 1-800-777-0745.

Notes

Gulf tran’s recall campaign number is 12bl-0011.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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2011 Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V181000
Manufacturer campaign
12BL-0011
Manufacturer
GULF TRAN
Owner letters
May 17, 2012
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology