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NHTSA Recall 12V173000: Equipment adaptive/mobility

TRANS TECH BUS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 77 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL.

77
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2012
owners notified (April 25)
NHTSA campaign12V173000
ComponentEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Report receivedApril 18, 2012
Owner notificationApril 25, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair’s 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V173000

Make and modelModel years
Trans Tech DW5+9159FRL2008, 2009, 2010
Trans Tech DW5159FRL2009, 2010
Trans Tech DW6+91662008
Trans Tech DW6158FRL2008, 2009, 2010
Trans Tech DW6159FRL2008, 2009, 2010
Trans Tech DW7+9195FRL2009
Trans Tech DW8195FRL2009
Trans Tech STH4+91392010

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.