NHTSA Recall 12V169000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
MAIN MOBILITY, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Express.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V169000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | April 17, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 18, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 chevrolet express, 2009 GMC savana, and 2010 ford transit connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lifts outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Main mobility has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.
Notes
This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by main mobility and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by general motors or ford.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V169000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.