Dodgen Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V734000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V734000 by Dodgen Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006-2014 mobility rv's manufactured january 1, 2006, to november 24, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014 by ricon Includes 8 affected units, Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2014 mobility rv's manufactured january 1, 2006, to november 24, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014 by ricon

Defect Summary

Dodgen industries, inc. (dodgen) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 mobility rv's manufactured january 1, 2006, to november 24, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014 by ricon. 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

Dodgen will notify owners, and ricon 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 december 1, 2015. owners may contact dodgen customer service at 1-515-332-3755, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. note: these recreational vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. all vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V734000

Manufacturer: Dodgen Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-11-05T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Dodgen industries, inc. (dodgen) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 mobility rv's manufactured january 1, 2006, to november 24, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014 by ricon. 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.

Consequence Summary: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action: Dodgen will notify owners, and ricon 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 december 1, 2015. owners may contact dodgen customer service at 1-515-332-3755, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. note: these recreational vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. all vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V734000

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