NHTSA recall 12V321000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Glaval Apollo and 8 more
Reported Jul 9, 2012381 vehicles affectedGLAVAL BUS DIVISION
The defect
Glaval IS recalling certain buses equipped with braun century-2 and/or vista-2 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
Glaval will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. Owners may contact glaval bus at 1-800-347-7440.