Recall 12V181 affects 4 2011 Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran shuttle buses for wheelchair-lift roll-stop latch misalignment. Repair is free through authorized Braun dealers.
Gulf Tran is recalling 4 2011 GT Gulf Tran shuttle buses equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts because the outer barrier roll stop latches can bend or become misaligned with frequent use. A wheelchair occupant can ride over an insufficiently latched roll stop when the platform is elevated and fall, and the Gulf Tran dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Braun wheelchair lift on the 2011 Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran bus uses an outer barrier at the edge of the platform. That barrier is the roll stop. Its job is to stay latched while the lift raises or lowers, so a wheelchair or mobility device stays contained on the platform.
On affected buses, the roll stop latches become bent or misaligned over time with frequent lift use. Once the latch is out of position, the outer barrier is not held the way it was designed to be held. The lift still handles the raising and lowering work, but the barrier hardware no longer gives the same secure stop at the outside edge.
There is no warning sign before failure. A loose-feeling barrier, a latch that does not line up cleanly, or a roll stop that does not lock with a firm feel needs dealer attention before the lift is used again.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 4 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair ride over the platform edge while the lift is elevated, and the occupant can fall and sustain injury. If the roll stop does not latch securely, stop using the lift and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Gulf Tran dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran is included in this recall.
- Review the Gulf Tran owner notice for the authorized Braun dealer repair path.
- Contact Gulf Tran at 1-800-777-0745 to ask where an authorized Braun dealer can complete the free wheelchair-lift roll-stop repair.
- Reference recall number 12V181 when you call, and explain that the outer-barrier roll stop latches need correction so the lift barrier latches properly.
- Keep the wheelchair lift out of service until the latch repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The recall record says the repair campaign began on May 17, 2012, and the work is handled through authorized Braun dealers at no charge. At the dealer, the wheelchair lift is checked for the outer barrier roll stop latch condition described in campaign 12V181. The dealer repair addresses bent or misaligned roll stop latches so the barrier can hold the wheelchair in place as intended. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If your VIN is included, ask Gulf Tran or the service desk to confirm the open recall procedure before the bus returns to passenger service.
Timeline
| April 24, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V181?
Recall 12V181 covers 4 2011 Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran shuttle buses equipped with Braun wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier roll stop latches can become bent or misaligned after frequent use, leaving the roll stop insufficiently latched. Authorized Braun dealers perform the repair for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Gulf Tran GT Gulf Tran is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific shuttle bus is included in recall 12V181. If it is, contact Gulf Tran at 1-800-777-0745 or an authorized Braun dealer to arrange the wheelchair lift repair. Reference recall number 12V181 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Gulf Tran's recall remedy states that authorized Braun dealers perform the repairs free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the recall repair to be completed at no cost to the owner, including parts and labor tied to the defect.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a wheelchair occupant riding over or defeating an insufficiently latched roll stop while the lift platform is elevated. That creates a fall and injury risk. Until the repair is complete, inspect the lift before use and arrange the free repair through Gulf Tran or an authorized Braun dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V181000 |
|---|---|
| Gulf Tran customer service | 1-800-777-0745 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V181 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V181000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →