NHTSA Recall 12V225000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 890 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Thomas Built Buses Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V225000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-627 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 17, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 28, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
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
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V225000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Minotour | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.