Defect Description For Recall
Braun Is Recalling Certain Century-2 And Vista-2 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured From November 20, 2006, Through September 10, 2010, Installed As Aftermarket Equipment On Various Vans And Transit Buses. On October 8, 2012, Braun Filed An Amended Defect Information Report To Include Model Year 2008 Through 2011 Braun-Modified Ford E-350 Paratransit Vans. Over Time And With Frequent Use, The Roll Stop Latches On The Outer Barrier May Become Bent Or Misaligned.
Make Of Vehicle
BRAUN
Model Of Vehicle
CENTURY-2
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12E002000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Braun Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 30, 2012. Owners May Contact Braun Customer Service Center At 1-800-488-0359.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20061120
End Of Manufacture
20100910
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
21412
Date Owners Notified
20120327
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Date Report Received
20120203