Double K Mainstreet, Villager; Hometown Trolley Villager (2007-2009): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 12V344000 · Jul 19, 2012 · Double K Inc.
4
vehicles affected
4
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V344000
- Date
- Jul 19, 2012
- Maker
- Double K Inc.
- Units affected
- 4
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2007-2009
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
Double K is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Hometown Trolley Villager and model year 2009 Hometown Trolley Mainstreet vehicles equipped with a Braun Vista-2 or Century-2 wheelchair lift. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
What can happen
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Double K will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2012. Owners may contact Double K at 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Double K | Mainstreet | 2009 |
| Double K | Villager | 2007 |
| Hometown Trolley | Villager | 2008-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V344000?
3 models: Double K Mainstreet (2009), Double K Villager (2007), Hometown Trolley Villager (2008-2009), about 4 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V344000?
Double K will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized Braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during september 2012. Owners may contact Double K at 1-478-822-2242.
What can happen?
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.