Braun wheelchair lift, model NVL, Braun Corporation, Winamac, IN A wheelchair lift for motor vehicles.

FDA device recall Z-2469-2010 · posted 2010-09-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

The Braun Corporation

Reason for recall

The wheelchair lifts threshold warning system may not operate and the wheelchair user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.

Action taken

The Braun Corporation issued a Service Bulletin 34273 entitled "Lift Threshold Sensitivity Bulletin 34273 on October 2007. Braun Corporation also sent a "Safety Recall" letter to the Braun lift owner and letters to all customers on or about August 15, 2007. The letters described the product, problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and conduct a safety recall if they used recalled lifts as original equipment in a system or vehicle that they built; ensure that any associated customers are notified to discontinue the use of their vehicles until they schedule a repair, and verify the threshold warning system is within the NHTSA specification. The customers were informed to contact the NHTSA with questions by calling the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http//www.safercar.gov. If they have any problem obtaining the needed repair or wish to schedule service with an approved Braun technician, contact the Braun Corporation Product Support at 1-800-946-7513.

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

ING

Quantity affected

1,518

Distribution

Worldwide distribution

Date initiated

2007-08-15

Date posted

2010-09-22

Date terminated

2011-05-12

Location

Winamac, IN

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