Elkhart Coach | NHTSA Recall #14V595000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V595000 by Elkhart Coach. Affecting model year 2006-2014 ford e-350 and ford e-450 vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to may 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation Includes 437 affected units, Ricon Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2014 ford e-350 and ford e-450 vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to may 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation

Defect Summary

Elkhart coach (elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-350 and ford e-450 vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to may 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Corrective Action

Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on october 1, 2014. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Owners may also contact elkhart customer service at 1-574-264-5179. this recall has been superseded by campaign 15v-768.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V595000
Manufacturer: Elkhart Coach
Report Received Date: 2014-09-24T00:00:00
Subject: Ricon wheelchair lift - platform cracking
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 437

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Elkhart coach (elkhart) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-350 and ford e-450 vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to may 1, 2014 and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence Summary: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Corrective Action: Elkhart will notify owners to take the vehicles to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on october 1, 2014. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Owners may also contact elkhart customer service at 1-574-264-5179. this recall has been superseded by campaign 15v-768.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 14V595000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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