Halcore Group, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V676000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V676000 by Halcore Group, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006 leader type ii ambulances, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006 Includes 6 affected units, Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2006 leader type ii ambulances, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006

Defect Summary

Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain model year 2006 leader type ii ambulances, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Corrective Action

Halcore 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 november 20, 2014. Owners may contact halcore customer service at 1-614-539-8181 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V676000

Manufacturer: Halcore Group, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2014-10-28T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain model year 2006 leader type ii ambulances, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. 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: Halcore 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 november 20, 2014. Owners may contact halcore customer service at 1-614-539-8181 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 14V676000

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Created At: 1742808662

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