NHTSA Recall 12V442000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
MOBILITY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 928 vehicles. It affects 2006–2011 Mts Paratransit.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V442000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 11, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 27, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mobility Transportation Service (MTS) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Paratransit vehicles manufactured from November 2006 through October 2010 that are equipped with Braun Century-2 and/or 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 wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Remedy
MTS will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Service at 1-734-453-6452.
Notes
Mobility Transportation Service has named this recall 'Braun01.'Owners may also contact The National Highway Trafiic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V442000
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.