Defect Description For Recall
Elkhart Coach Is Recalling Certain 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. A Wheelchair Occupant May Defeat Or Ride Over The Insufficiently Latched Roll Stop.
Make Of Vehicle
ELKHART
Model Of Vehicle
ECII
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
12V163000
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 Wheelchairøs Occupant Could Fall And Sustain Injury.
Fix Defect
Elkhart Will Notify Owners, And The Repairs Will Be Performed By Authorized Braun Dealers Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On April 12, 2012. Owners May Contact Braun Customer Service At 1-800-488-0359.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Start Of Manufacture
20061101
End Of Manufacture
20100930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
761
Date Owners Notified
20120412
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Elkhart Coach
Date Report Received
20120412