NHTSA Recall 12V344000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
DOUBLE K INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Double K Mainstreet.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V344000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | July 19, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Double K is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Hometown Trolley Villager and model year 2009 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet vehicles equipped with a Braun Vista-2 or Century-2 wheelchair lift. 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 wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
Double K will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2012. Owners may contact Double K at 1-478-822-2242.
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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V344000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Double K Mainstreet | 2009 |
| Double K Villager | 2007 |
| Hometown Trolley Villager | 2008, 2009 |
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.