Buy me a coffee
🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V169📅 Apr 17, 2012

2008–2010 Chevrolet Express & 2010 Ford Transit Connect + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Main mobility is recalling certain conversion vans built on model year 2008-2010 chevrolet Express, 2009 GMC Savana, and 2010 ford Transit Connect chassis, and fitted with certain braun wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift’s 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 wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

🔧 The fix

Main mobility is working with braun to notify owners, and braun dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Main mobility has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact main mobility at 1-716-759-6811.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V169000
Manufacturer
MAIN MOBILITY, INC.
Vehicles affected
34
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 18, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
This recall only pertains to vehicles altered by main mobility and has no relation to any vehicles manufactured by general motors or ford.owners may also 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V169 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V169?

2008–2010 Chevrolet Express & 2010 Ford Transit Connect + 1 more. 34 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair.