Recall 12V181000: GULF TRAN

Report received

Apr 24, 2012

Manufacturer

GULF TRAN

Potentially affected

4vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Remedy

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.