Recall 12V225000: 2007–2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2007–2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2007–2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 17, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 890
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school 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.
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 wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix
Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour
- 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF
- 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF
- 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V225000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-627
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- Jun 28, 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