Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V564000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V564000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2006-2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw transit buses manufactured january 3, 2006, to august 1, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, s5510 wheelchair lifts Includes 52 affected units, Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2006-2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw transit buses manufactured january 3, 2006, to august 1, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, s5510 wheelchair lifts
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw transit buses manufactured january 3, 2006, to august 1, 2014, and equipped with certain ricon model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, s5510 wheelchair lifts. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-686.