February 15, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24E017000
Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403
Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the risk of injury to lift occupants.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24E017
Manufacturer Braun Corporation
Components EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 92
Summary
The Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain BraunAbility Wheelchair Lifts, with part number NULC65S32X60I. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, “Platform Lift Systems.”
Remedy
Dealers will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
In February 2024, a BraunAbility customer performed testing outside of required scope and found under extreme conditions outer barrier deploys prematurely. BraunAbility performed investigation and validated the concern on 2/12/2024.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| BRAUN | WHEELCHAIR LIFTS | |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24E017-8937.pdf 774.295KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24E017-8475.PDF 213.479KB
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-017
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Braun Corporation FEB 15, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24E-017 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Braun Corporation Address : 631 West 11 Street
Winamac IN 46996
Company phone : 1-800-488-0359
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 92 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information : Brand / Trade 1 :
Model : The Braun Corporation NULC65S32X60I Part No. : NULC65S32X60I Size : NR Function : NR
Descriptive Information : Premature outer barrier (OB) deployment Production Dates : DEC 09, 2021 – JUL 13, 2023
Description of Noncompliance :
tion of the
e :
Premature outer barrier (OB) deployment FMVSS 1 :
FMVSS 2 :
Description of the Safety Risk : Description of the Cause : 403 – Platform lift systems NR
Premature outer barrier deployment can result in lack of platform wheelchair retention.
Location of the ground sensing pressure switch
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-017 Page 2 Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : The Braun Corporation DBA BraunAbility Address : 631 W 11th Street
Winamac Indiana 46996
Country : United States Chronology :
In February 2024, a BraunAbility customer performed testing outside of required scope and found under extreme conditions outer barrier deploys prematurely. BraunAbility performed investigation and validated the concern on 2/12/2024. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Relocation of the switch from after the cylinder flow control valves to
before the cylinder flow valve. A certified dealer will handle repairs of all impacted lifts. Dealer will be paid through warranty for labor time to complete the necessary repair of each product. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : n/a The process of installing the pressure switch was corrected in production starting 2/13/2024. A revised manufacturing instruction was approved and published to production on 2/13/2024. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers notifications will be sent 2/28
Customer notifications will be sent on 3/13 Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 28, 2024 – FEB 28, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 13, 2024 – MAR 13, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24E-017
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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