Halcore Group, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V001000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V001000 by Halcore Group, Inc.. Affecting model year 2006-2013 american emergency vehicles (aev) ambulance wheelchair vans manufactured january 2, 2006 to march 15, 2013, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation Includes 9 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 2006-2013 american emergency vehicles (aev) ambulance wheelchair vans manufactured january 2, 2006 to march 15, 2013, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation
Defect Summary
Halcore group, inc. (halcore) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 american emergency vehicles (aev) ambulance wheelchair vans manufactured january 2, 2006 to march 15, 2013, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by 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
Halcore will notify the 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 january 13, 2016. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or aev customer service at 1-800-374-9749. halcore's number for this recall is 15e-068.