Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HOMETOWN TROLLEY
Model Of Vehicle
VILLAGER
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
12V344000
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
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Double K Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20120925
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Double K Inc.
Date Report Received
20120719