The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24E017000·Announced 2024-02-15

BraunAbility Wheelchair Lifts Recalled for Unexpected Barrier Deployment

Braun Corporation is recalling BraunAbility Wheelchair Lifts because the outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury 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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Braun Corporation is recalling certain BraunAbility Wheelchair Lifts with part number NULC65S32X60I. The recall involves 92 units. The defect is that the outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly, causing the lifts to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

The unexpected deployment of the outer barrier may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair. This condition increases the risk of injury to lift occupants.

Dealers will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 13, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY recall
Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Wheelchair Lift
Hazard
Affected units
92

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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