NHTSA Recall 12V584000: Equipment
Creative Bus Sales, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 227 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet C5500.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V584000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 12, 2012 |
| Owner notification | December 23, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts 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
Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may contact Creative Bus at 1-888-633-8380 or Braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V584000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet C5500 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Ford E-450 | 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Ford Econoline 350 | 2006 |
| GMC C5500 | 2006 |
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.