Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V730000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V730000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2010-2012 starcraft bus quest and prodigy school buses manufactured january 13, 2010, to november 17, 2011 equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation Includes 46 affected units, Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2010-2012 starcraft bus quest and prodigy school buses manufactured january 13, 2010, to november 17, 2011 equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2010-2012 starcraft bus quest and prodigy school buses manufactured january 13, 2010, to november 17, 2011 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

Starcraft bus will notify owners to take buses 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 january 9, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-219-533-5934, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V730000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-11-13T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 46

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2010-2012 starcraft bus quest and prodigy school buses manufactured january 13, 2010, to november 17, 2011 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: Starcraft bus will notify owners to take buses 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 january 9, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-219-533-5934, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 14V730000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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