Ameritrans Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V827000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V827000 by Ameritrans Bus, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2014 ctv, 225, 200, 245, 285, 375, and 395 vehicles manufactured august 1, 2012, to july 10, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by the ricon corporation Includes 26 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 2012-2014 ctv, 225, 200, 245, 285, 375, and 395 vehicles manufactured august 1, 2012, to july 10, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by the ricon corporation
Defect Summary
Ameritrans bus, inc. (ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 ctv, 225, 200, 245, 285, 375, and 395 vehicles manufactured august 1, 2012, to july 10, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by the ricon corporation. 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
Ameritrans 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 january 21, 2016. owners may contact ameritrans customer service at 1-574-262-8935, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.