Recall 12V225 affects 890 2007-2011 Thomas Built Buses school buses with Braun wheelchair lifts for misaligned roll-stop latches. Free repair at authorized Braun dealers.
Thomas Built Buses is recalling 890 2007-2011 Saf-T-Liner Ef, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Minotour school buses with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts because the outer barrier roll stop latches can bend or shift out of alignment. An insufficiently latched barrier can let a wheelchair occupant ride over the roll stop while the platform is raised, causing a fall and injury; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on 2007-2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Minotour school buses uses an outer barrier at the edge of the platform. That barrier includes roll stop latches, which hold the barrier in the proper position while a wheelchair is being raised or lowered. Its job is to help keep the wheelchair and rider on the lift platform during use.
On buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts, frequent lift use bends or shifts those roll stop latches out of alignment over time. Once the latch is bent or misaligned, the outer barrier does not lock into the position it was designed to hold. The lift then loses part of the protection built into the platform edge.
There is no warning sign before failure. A lift operator should treat any bent, loose, or poorly aligned outer barrier latch as a repair issue and keep the lift out of service until a Thomas Built Buses dealer inspects it.
Who's affected?
Spans Saf-T-Liner Ef, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Minotour across the 2007-2011 model years, all tied to the equipment adaptive/mobility component.
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Thomas Built Buses Minotour | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 890 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair occupant defeat it or ride over it. When the lift platform is elevated, that creates a fall risk and injury risk. Treat any lift roll-stop problem as a reason to keep the lift out of service and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, Saf-T-Liner C2, or Minotour bus is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer to ask where the free Braun wheelchair-lift roll-stop repair is handled.
- Reference recall number 12V225 when you call, and explain that the lift's outer-barrier roll stop latches need repair so a wheelchair occupant cannot ride over an insufficiently latched stop.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it; owner notices were mailed on June 28, 2012.
- Keep wheelchair lift use controlled until the repair is complete, and make sure the outer barrier latches before raising the platform.
What happens at the repair
The repair path runs through authorized Braun dealers for the wheelchair lift installed on the bus. Once available, a Thomas Built Buses technician or authorized Braun service provider will repair the Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 lift issue at no charge. The work addresses the outer barrier roll stop latch, which bends or falls out of alignment after repeated lift use. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The source material does not list a separate reimbursement program, so this section does not give a reimbursement step.
Timeline
| May 17, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V225?
Recall 12V225 covers 890 2007-2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Minotour school buses with Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier roll stop latches can bend or become misaligned, creating a fall risk for a wheelchair occupant.
What should I do if my 2007-2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Ef, Saf-T-Liner Hdx, Saf-T-Liner C2, or Minotour is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 12V225. If it is, contact a franchised Thomas Built Buses dealer or an authorized Braun dealer to arrange the wheelchair lift repair. Reference recall number 12V225 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says authorized Braun dealers perform this repair free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for buses included in recall 12V225.
What is the safety risk with this wheelchair lift recall?
The risk is a fall from the lift platform. If the roll stop does not latch fully while the platform is elevated, a wheelchair occupant can defeat or ride over the outer barrier and sustain an injury. The repair addresses the latch condition.
What if I bought this Thomas Built Buses school bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether the bus is included, then give recall number 12V225 to the dealer or authorized Braun repair provider when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V225000 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V225 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V225000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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