Vehicle recall 12V172000 · April 16, 2012
2009 Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL
Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lifts outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V172000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 16, 2012
- Filed by
- TRANS TECH BUS
- Owner notification
- May 9, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL (2009): 2009
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