Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V442000 Reported September 11, 2012

Wheelchair lift/outer roll stop latching mechanism

Mobility Transportation Services · N/A · 928 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V442000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
928
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 11, 2012

Defect Summary

Mobility transportation service (mts) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 paratransit vehicles manufactured from november 2006 through october 2010 that are 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.

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

Mts will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2012. owners may contact mobility transportation service at 1-734-453-6452.

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 Mobility Transportation Services dealer and reference recall ID 12V442000 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 12V442000

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

What is recall 12V442000?

NHTSA recall 12V442000 was issued by Mobility Transportation Services on September 11, 2012. It addresses: Wheelchair lift/outer roll stop latching mechanism. The recall affects approximately 928 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mobility Transportation Services dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V442000 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.