Vehicle recall 12V225000 · May 17, 2012
Thomas Built Buses Minotour, SAF-T-Liner C2 and 2 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
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V225000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 17, 2012
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-627
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 890
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
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