Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V169000 Reported April 17, 2012

Wheelchair lift/outer roll stop latching mechanism

Main Mobility, Inc. · N/A · 34 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V169000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Main Mobility, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
34
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 17, 2012

Defect Summary

Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 chevrolet express, 2009 gmc savana, and 2010 ford transit connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift’s outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

Safety Consequence

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

Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. main mobility has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Main Mobility, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V169000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V169000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V169000?

NHTSA recall 12V169000 was issued by Main Mobility, Inc. on April 17, 2012. It addresses: Wheelchair lift/outer roll stop latching mechanism. The recall affects approximately 34 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Main Mobility, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V169000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.