Double K Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V766000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V766000 by Double K Inc.. Affecting hometown trolley villager transit buses manufactured august 15, 2008, to may 24, 2014 Includes 5 affected units, Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

hometown trolley villager transit buses manufactured august 15, 2008, to may 24, 2014

Defect Summary

Double k inc. (double k) is recalling certain hometown trolley villager transit buses manufactured august 15, 2008, to may 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are 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

Double k 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. owners may contact double k customer service at 1-715-478-5090. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V766000
Manufacturer: Double K Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-12-02T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Double k inc. (double k) is recalling certain hometown trolley villager transit buses manufactured august 15, 2008, to may 24, 2014. The affected vehicles are 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: Double k 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. owners may contact double k customer service at 1-715-478-5090. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-khfd~23t4_4iee
NHTSA ID: 14V766000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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