2009 Double K Mainstreet, 2007 Double K Villager, 2008–2009 Hometown Trolley Villager Recall: Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer…
NHTSA campaign 12V344000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Jul 19, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Double K | Mainstreet | 2009 |
| Double K | Villager | 2007 |
| Hometown Trolley | Villager | 2008, 2009 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V344000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.