Gulf Tran Recalls Shuttle Buses with Defective Wheelchair Lift Latches
Gulf Tran is recalling certain GT shuttle buses equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches may become bent or misaligned, posing a fall risk to occupants.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a wheelchair lift that could result in a fall and injury to an occupant, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Gulf Tran is recalling certain GT shuttle buses manufactured between April 12, 2010, and October 22, 2010. These vehicles are equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. The recall campaign number is 12BL-0011.
The defect involves the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the wheelchair lift. Over time and with frequent use, these latches may become bent or misaligned. If the latches are insufficiently secured, a wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the roll stop. If this occurs while the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Gulf Tran will notify owners, and authorized Braun dealers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on May 17, 2012. Owners may contact Gulf Tran at 1-800-777-0745 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- GULF TRAN GT GULF TRAN
- Brand
- GULF TRAN
- Manufacturer
- GULF TRAN
- Category
- Vehicle — Shuttle Bus
- Affected units
- 4
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- GT GULF TRAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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