NHTSA Recall 12V186000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
STARTRANS BUS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,060 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Startrans Candidate.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V186000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | April 27, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 7, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Startrans is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 transit 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. See the above list for the affected models.
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
Startrans will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact startrans at 1-800-642-4889.
Notes
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V186000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Startrans Candidate | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Startrans Candidate II | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Startrans President | 2009, 2010 |
| Startrans Senator | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Startrans Senator HD | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Startrans Senator II | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Startrans Trolley | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Startrans Vans | 2010 |
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.