Recall 12V442 covers 928 2006-2011 Mts Paratransit vehicles with wheelchair-lift roll-stop latches that fail to secure. Mts provides free repairs through authorized Braun dealers.
Mts is recalling 928 2006-2011 Paratransit vehicles with Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts because the outer barrier roll stop latches can bend or move out of alignment. An insufficiently latched roll stop can let a wheelchair occupant ride over the barrier when the platform is raised, which raises the risk of a fall and injury; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on 2006-2011 Mts Paratransit vehicles raises and lowers a passenger using a mobility device. On Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 lifts, the outer barrier sits at the outside edge of the platform, and its roll stop latches hold that barrier in the proper position while the lift is used.
With frequent use, the latch hardware on the outer barrier can bend or move out of alignment. Once that happens, the barrier is no longer held in the exact position the lift was built to use. The problem is mechanical wear and alignment, not a normal service setting an owner can reset from the driver's seat.
There is no warning sign before failure. Before using the lift, look for an outer barrier that does not sit squarely, latch cleanly, or stay aligned with the platform.
Who's affected?
Covers the Paratransit model line across 2006-2011, with the same adaptive mobility equipment component listed for each model year.
| 2010 Mts Paratransit | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2009 Mts Paratransit | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Mts Paratransit | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Mts Paratransit | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2011 Mts Paratransit | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 Mts Paratransit | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 928 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An insufficiently latched roll stop lets a wheelchair occupant defeat the stop or ride over it. If that happens while the lift platform is elevated, the occupant can fall and be injured. Stop using the lift if the roll stop does not latch firmly. Repair will be free at any franchised Mts dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2011 Mts Paratransit is included in this recall.
- Contact Mts customer service at 1-734-453-6452 to confirm the owner notice status and the free repair path.
- Ask Mts which authorized repair provider can perform the wheelchair-lift repair that corrects bent or misaligned outer-barrier roll stop latches.
- Reference recall number 12V442 when you call so the service desk can match the campaign.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift with an occupant until the roll stop latch repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At an authorized Braun dealer, a technician performs the recall repair on the wheelchair lift outer barrier and roll stop latch area. The work is meant to correct bent or misaligned latch hardware on Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 lifts installed in the affected Paratransit vehicles. The source record says Mts notified owners and that authorized Braun dealers perform the repair free of charge. The current remedy status is not listed in the input, so confirm appointment timing with the dealer before arranging service.
Timeline
| September 11, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 27, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V442?
Recall 12V442 covers 928 2006-2011 Mts Paratransit vehicles equipped with Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The outer-barrier roll stop latches can bend or fall out of alignment after frequent use, creating a fall risk for a wheelchair occupant on an elevated lift platform.
What should I do if my 2006-2011 Mts Paratransit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V442. If it is, contact Mts at 1-734-453-6452 and ask how to arrange the free repair through an authorized Braun dealer. Reference recall 12V442 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Mts states that authorized Braun dealers will perform the repair free of charge. The safety recall began on September 27, 2012.
What is the safety risk with this wheelchair lift recall?
The risk is a fall from the lift platform. If the outer-barrier roll stop does not latch securely, a wheelchair occupant can defeat or ride over it while the platform is elevated, leading to injury. The free repair addresses the latch problem.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for roll stop latches that look bent, misaligned, loose, or unable to secure the outer barrier. If the lift barrier does not latch correctly, stop using the lift for wheelchair loading and call Mts or an authorized Braun dealer about recall 12V442.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V442000 |
|---|---|
| Mts customer service | 1-734-453-6452 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V442 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V442000 |
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 →