Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V172000 Reported April 16, 2012

Wheelchair lift/outer roll stop latching mechanism

Trans Tech Bus · N/A · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V172000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 16, 2012

Defect Summary

Transportation collaborative incorporated (tci) is recalling one model year 2007 dw7+9195frl manufactured by u.s. Bus and equipped with a braun century-2 or a vista-2 wheelchair lift. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift’s outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. a wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.

Safety Consequence

If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Corrective Action

Tci will notify the owner, and the repairs will be performed by an authorized braun dealer free of charge. the safety recall began on may 9, 2012. owners may contact tci at 845-988-0419.

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 Trans Tech Bus dealer and reference recall ID 12V172000 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 12V172000

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

What is recall 12V172000?

NHTSA recall 12V172000 was issued by Trans Tech Bus on April 16, 2012. It addresses: Wheelchair lift/outer roll stop latching mechanism. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trans Tech Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V172000 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.