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Campaign 12V163 Posted April 12, 2012 761 units

2006-2010 Elkhart Ecii/Eci Recall 12V163: Lift Latch

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V163 affects 761 2006-2010 Elkhart Ecii and Eci buses for Braun wheelchair-lift roll-stop latch defects. Free repair through authorized Braun dealers.

Elkhart is recalling 761 2006-2010 Ecii and Eci buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts because roll stop latches on the outer barrier can bend or move out of alignment. If the platform is elevated, an insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair occupant ride over the barrier and fall; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The wheelchair lift on 2006-2010 Elkhart Ecii and Eci buses uses an outer barrier at the edge of the platform. That barrier includes roll stop latches, which are small locking points that hold the roll stop in place while a wheelchair rider is on the lift. When the latches line up and lock, the barrier helps keep the wheelchair from rolling off the platform.

Campaign 12V163 describes Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 lift latches that become bent or misaligned over time and with frequent use. Once the latch no longer sits correctly, the outer barrier is not fully secured. A wheelchair occupant can defeat the roll stop or ride over an insufficiently latched barrier, which is the safety risk named in the recall.

There is no warning sign before failure. Before using the lift, attendants should check that the roll stop is seated squarely and locked before moving a wheelchair onto the platform.

Who's affected?

Covers both Ecii and Eci models across the 2006-2010 model years, with the same adaptive or mobility equipment component.

2006 Elkhart Ecii Equipment adaptive/mobility
2010 Elkhart Eci Equipment adaptive/mobility
2006 Elkhart Eci Equipment adaptive/mobility
2009 Elkhart Ecii Equipment adaptive/mobility
2008 Elkhart Ecii Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected761

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the wheelchair roll stop is not latched securely, a wheelchair occupant can ride over it while the platform is raised. That creates a fall and injury risk. Use the lift only after confirming the roll stop is fully latched, and contact the dealer for recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Elkhart dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2010 Elkhart Ecii or Eci bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Elkhart customer service or an authorized Braun lift repair location to ask whether the free roll-stop latch repair is open for your bus.
  3. Reference recall number 12V163 when you call, and describe the Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lift roll-stop latch issue.
  4. Keep wheelchair lift use limited until the repair is complete, because a bent or misaligned outer-barrier latch can let a wheelchair ride over the roll stop.
  5. Bring the recall notice if Elkhart mailed one, plus any service records for the wheelchair lift.

What happens at the repair

The source remedy says Elkhart notified owners and authorized Braun dealers perform the recall work free of charge. At the dealer, a technician addresses the roll stop latches on the Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lift outer barrier, the part that keeps a wheelchair from rolling past the platform edge. The safety recall began on April 12, 2012. Because the remedy record does not give a separate reimbursement plan, this section does not list a reimbursement process. Owners can contact Braun Customer Service at 1-800-488-0359 for repair handling details.

Timeline

April 12, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
April 12, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V163?

Recall 12V163 covers 761 2006-2010 Elkhart Ecii and Eci buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier roll stop latch can bend or become misaligned, letting a wheelchair occupant ride over the barrier and fall from an elevated platform.

What should I do if my 2006-2010 Elkhart Ecii or Eci is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V163. If it is, contact Elkhart or Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 and ask how to schedule the lift repair through an authorized Braun dealer. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and Elkhart stated that authorized Braun dealers will perform the wheelchair-lift repair free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is a fall from the wheelchair lift platform. If the outer barrier roll stop does not latch correctly while the platform is elevated, a wheelchair occupant can ride over the barrier and sustain an injury.

What if I bought this Elkhart bus used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN, then reference recall 12V163 when contacting Elkhart, Braun customer service, or the dealer handling the wheelchair-lift repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V163000
Elkhart customer service1-800-488-0359
NHTSA recall #12V163
NHTSA recall # (full)12V163000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →