Creative Bus Sales, Inc. Equipment Recall

Manufacturer: Creative Bus Sales, Inc.

Report Receipt Date: DEC 12, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V584000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 227

Summary:
Creative Bus Sales, Inc is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Chevrolet and GMC C5500, and Ford E450, and Econoline 350 vehicles equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. Over time, or with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the lifts may become bent or misaligned.

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.

Remedy:
Braun is conducting this recall on behalf of Creative Bus Sales. Braun will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2012. Owners may contact Creative Bus at 1-888-633-8380 or Braun at 1-800-488-0359.