NHTSA Recall # | 91723 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V584000 |
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Manufacturer | Creative Bus Sales, Inc. |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | C5500 |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | EQUIPMENT |
Date of notification | 23/12/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/01/21 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/01/21 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 12/12/12 |
Report created | 13/12/12 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 227 |
Defect summary | Creative bus sales, inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 chevrolet and gmc c5500, and ford e450, and econoline 350 vehicles equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of creative bus sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on november 23, 2012. Owners may contact creative bus at 1-888-633-8380 or braun at 1-800-488-0359. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |