Recall 12V258 covers 4 2007, 2009, 2011 Ic Bus Cesb school buses with wheelchair lift roll-stop latches. Authorized Braun dealers repaired them.
Ic Bus is recalling 4 2007, 2009, 2011 Cesb school buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts because the outer-barrier roll stop latches can become bent or misaligned. If the roll stop does not latch while the lift platform is raised, a wheelchair occupant can ride over the barrier and fall; the Ic Bus dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts on 2007, 2009, and 2011 Ic Bus Cesb school buses use an outer barrier at the edge of the platform. That barrier is the roll stop, a gate that helps keep a wheelchair from rolling off the lift while the platform is moving. The latch is the small locking point that holds that barrier in the right position.
On affected buses, repeated lift use bends the roll stop latches or moves them out of alignment. Once the latch is bent or out of line, the outer barrier does not secure the platform the way it was designed. The problem is mechanical: the barrier and latch no longer meet cleanly, so the lift loses part of the protection built into its platform.
There is no warning sign before failure. A lift operator should treat any barrier that does not close, latch, or sit straight as a service issue before using the lift again.
Who's affected?
The scope spans nonconsecutive model years, all tied to adaptive mobility equipment.
| 2007 Ic Bus Cesb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Ic Bus Cesb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Ic Bus Cesb | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 4 |
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 ride over the stop while the lift platform is elevated. That creates a fall and injury risk. Confirm the VIN and recall status before relying on the wheelchair lift in service. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007, 2009, 2011 Ic Bus Cesb is included in this recall.
- Contact Ic Bus customer service at 1-260-461-1890 to confirm the school bus already received the Braun wheelchair-lift repair.
- Reference recall number 12V258 when you call or when you speak with the fleet service desk.
- Inspect service paperwork for the Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 lift repair that keeps the outer barrier roll stop latched.
- Keep the bus out of passenger service until the repair status is confirmed.
What happens at the repair
Ic Bus reported that authorized Braun dealers already repaired all affected buses, so an owner notice was not required for this campaign. At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician handles the wheelchair lift repair through the authorized Braun repair path, correcting the outer barrier roll stop latches when they are bent or misaligned. If an included 2007, 2009, or 2011 Ic Bus Cesb still shows this condition, the dealer repair is covered at no cost once VIN eligibility is confirmed.
Timeline
| June 4, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 5, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V258?
Recall 12V258 covers 4 2007, 2009, 2011 Ic Bus Cesb school buses with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The outer barrier roll stop latches can bend or shift out of alignment, which creates a fall risk for a wheelchair occupant on an elevated lift platform.
What should I do if my 2007, 2009, 2011 Ic Bus Cesb is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in recall 12V258. Ic Bus reported that all affected buses were repaired by authorized Braun dealers. If your VIN still shows an open recall, contact an Ic Bus dealer and reference recall 12V258.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 12V258, Ic Bus reported that the affected wheelchair-lift repairs were completed by authorized Braun dealers, so an owner notice was not needed for this campaign.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a fall from the wheelchair lift platform. If the outer barrier roll stop does not latch correctly, a wheelchair occupant can ride over the barrier while the platform is elevated and sustain injury. Keep the lift out of passenger service until any open repair is completed.
What if I bought this Ic Bus Cesb used?
The free recall repair still applies. Ownership history does not cancel a safety recall. Check your VIN to see whether recall 12V258 is open on your specific bus, then call an Ic Bus dealer or 1-260-461-1890 with the campaign number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V258000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-260-461-1890 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V258 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V258000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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