International Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V870000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V870000 by International Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2007-2015 ic ce transit buses, 2008-2011 ic fe transit buses and 2009-2013 ic re transit buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon Includes 68 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 2007-2015 ic ce transit buses, 2008-2011 ic fe transit buses and 2009-2013 ic re transit buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon

Defect Summary

Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 ic ce transit buses, 2008-2011 ic fe transit buses and 2009-2013 ic re transit buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts 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

Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, 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 february 19, 2016. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. note: these buses 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: 15V870000
Manufacturer: International Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-12-23T00:00:00
Subject: Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 68

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 ic ce transit buses, 2008-2011 ic fe transit buses and 2009-2013 ic re transit buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts 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: Navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, 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 february 19, 2016. owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. note: these buses 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: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 15V870000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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