Vehicle recall 12V173000 · April 18, 2012
Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL, DW6158FRL and 6 more models
Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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
- 12V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 18, 2012
- Filed by
- TRANS TECH BUS
- Owner notification
- April 25, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 77
- 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 (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Trans Tech DW5159FRL (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
- Trans Tech DW6+9166 (2008): 2008
- Trans Tech DW6158FRL (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Trans Tech DW6159FRL (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Trans Tech DW7+9195FRL (2009): 2009
- Trans Tech DW8195FRL (2009): 2009
- Trans Tech STH4+9139 (2010): 2010
Has your Trans Tech been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Trans Tech dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.