Recall 12V-181: 2011 Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran

GULF TRAN recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Apr 24, 2012, covering about 4 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-181
Report date
Apr 24, 2012
Vehicles affected
4
Owners notified
May 17, 2012

The problem

Gulf tran is recalling certain gt gulf tran shuttle buses manufactured from april 12, 2010, through october 22, 2010, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

The risk

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 wheelchairâ’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

The fix

Gulf tran will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on may 17, 2012. Owners may contact gulf tran at 1-800-777-0745.

Notes

Gulf tranâ’s recall campaign number is 12bl-0011.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerGULF TRAN
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V181000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-181?

Gulf tran is recalling certain gt gulf tran shuttle buses manufactured from april 12, 2010, through october 22, 2010, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

How is recall 12V-181 fixed?

Gulf tran will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on may 17, 2012. Owners may contact gulf tran at 1-800-777-0745.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.