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Campaign 12V186 Posted April 27, 2012 2,060 units

2007-2010 Startrans Bus Models Recall 12V186: Lift Latch

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V186 covers 2,060 2007-2010 Startrans transit buses with Braun wheelchair lifts and roll-stop latches that can misalign. Authorized Braun dealers repair it free.

Startrans is recalling 2,060 2007-2010 Senator, Candidate Ii, and related transit buses because roll stop latches on Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts can bend or shift out of alignment. The defect can allow a wheelchair occupant to ride over an insufficiently latched outer barrier when the platform is raised, raising fall and injury risk; the Startrans dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The wheelchair lift on affected 2007-2010 Startrans transit buses is the Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 lift mounted to help a wheelchair user board or exit the bus. Its outer barrier has roll stop latches, small locking points that hold the barrier in position at the outside edge of the platform. When those latches are aligned, the barrier helps keep the wheelchair from moving off the platform during lift use.

On these buses, repeated lift cycling can bend the roll stop latches or move them out of alignment. Once that happens, the outer barrier does not latch the way it was designed to latch. The barrier can sit in the wrong position, leaving the lift without the intended stop at the platform edge.

There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or attendant needs to inspect the outer barrier and latch position during normal lift checks, especially if the barrier does not close, sit square, or latch cleanly.

Who's affected?

Covers 8 Startrans bus lines across the 2007-2010 model years, all tied to the equipment adaptive/mobility component.

2008 Startrans Senator Equipment adaptive/mobility
2009 Startrans Candidate Ii Equipment adaptive/mobility
2009 Startrans Candidate Equipment adaptive/mobility
2010 Startrans Candidate Ii Equipment adaptive/mobility
2008 Startrans Candidate Ii Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected2,060

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.

What's the safety risk?

An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair occupant defeat or ride over the barrier. If that happens while the lift platform is raised, the occupant can fall and be injured. Use the lift only with the roll stop fully latched and have the vehicle checked soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Startrans dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2010 Startrans Senator, Candidate Ii, Candidate, Senator Hd, Trolley, Vans, Senator Ii, or President bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Startrans customer service at 1-800-642-4889 to confirm the current repair path for the wheelchair-lift roll-stop latch recall.
  3. Ask where an authorized Braun dealer performs the free repair for the Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lift.
  4. Reference recall number 12V186 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Startrans sent one.
  5. Keep wheelchair-lift service limited until the repair, since a bent or misaligned outer-barrier roll stop latch can let a wheelchair occupant fall from an elevated platform.

What happens at the repair

The recall record says Startrans notified owners and authorized Braun dealers perform the repair free of charge. At an authorized Braun dealer, a Startrans technician checks the Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lift outer barrier and corrects roll stop latches that are bent or misaligned, so the barrier can latch as intended. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.

Timeline

April 27, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
June 7, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V186?

Recall 12V186 covers 2,060 2007-2010 Startrans buses with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier roll stop latches can bend or move out of alignment after frequent use. Authorized Braun dealers perform the repair for free.

What should I do if my 2007-2010 Startrans Senator, Candidate Ii, Candidate, Senator Hd, Trolley, Vans, Senator Ii, or President is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V186. If it is, contact Startrans at 1-800-642-4889 or an authorized Braun dealer for the wheelchair lift repair. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Startrans says authorized Braun dealers perform this wheelchair lift repair free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is a fall from an elevated wheelchair lift platform. If the roll stop does not latch correctly, a wheelchair occupant can ride over or defeat the outer barrier and sustain injury. The free repair addresses the roll stop latch condition.

When did the recall repair begin?

The safety recall repair began on June 7, 2012. If your VIN is included and the repair is still open, contact Startrans at 1-800-642-4889 or an authorized Braun dealer and reference recall 12V186.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V186000
Startrans customer service1-800-642-4889
NHTSA recall #12V186
NHTSA recall # (full)12V186000

Source documents

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