NHTSA recall 12V181000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran
Reported Apr 24, 20124 vehicles affectedGULF TRANMaker’s number 12BL-0011Built Apr 12, 2010 – Oct 22, 2010
The defect
Gulf tran IS recalling certain GT gulf tran shuttle buses manufactured from april 12, 2010, through october 22, 2010, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
The 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 wheelchairs occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The remedy
Gulf tran will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on may 17, 2012. owners may contact gulf tran at 1-800-777-0745.