2014 Ameritrans Ctv | 2013 Ameritrans 245 | 2012 Ameritrans 395 | 2013 Ameritrans Ctv | 2014 Ameritrans 245 | 2012 Ameritrans 225 | 2012 Ameritrans 245 | 2012 Ameritrans 375 | 2013 Ameritrans 375 | 2013 Ameritrans 395 | 2013 Ameritrans 200 | 2014 Ameritrans 375 | 2012 Ameritrans 285 | 2013 Ameritrans 285 | 2014 Ameritrans 285 | 2013 Ameritrans 225 | 2014 Ameritrans 395 | 2012 Ameritrans Ctv | 2012 Ameritrans 200 | 2014 Ameritrans 200 — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published December 9, 2015 · Recall initiated: December 9, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V827000, published December 9, 2015. Recalling firm: Ameritrans Bus, Inc.; 2014 Ameritrans Ctv | 2013 Ameritrans 245 | 2012 Ameritrans 395 | 2013 Ameritrans Ctv | 2014 Ameritrans 245 | 2012 Ameritrans 225 | 2012 Ameritrans 245 | 2012 Ameritrans 375 | 2013 Ameritrans 375 | 2013 Ameritrans 395 | 2013 Ameritrans 200 | 2014 Ameritrans 375 | 2012 Ameritrans 285 | 2013 Ameritrans 285 | 2014 Ameritrans 285 | 2013 Ameritrans 225 | 2014 Ameritrans 395 | 2012 Ameritrans Ctv | 2012 Ameritrans 200 | 2014 Ameritrans 200 — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AMERITRANS
- Model
- CTV
- Manufacturer
- Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 AMERITRANS CTV | 2013 AMERITRANS 245 | 2012 AMERITRANS 395 | 2013 AMERITRANS CTV | 2014 AMERITRANS 245 | 2012 AMERITRANS 225 | 2012 AMERITRANS 245 | 2012 AMERITRANS 375 | 2013 AMERITRANS 375 | 2013 AMERITRANS 395 | 2013 AMERITRANS 200 | 2014 AMERITRANS 375 | 2012 AMERITRANS 285 | 2013 AMERITRANS 285 | 2014 AMERITRANS 285 | 2013 AMERITRANS 225 | 2014 AMERITRANS 395 | 2012 AMERITRANS CTV | 2012 AMERITRANS 200 | 2014 AMERITRANS 200
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Ameritrans Ctv | 2013 Ameritrans 245 | 2012 Ameritrans 395 | 2013 Ameritrans Ctv | 2014 Ameritrans 245 | 2012 Ameritrans 225 | 2012 Ameritrans 245 | 2012 Ameritrans 375 | 2013 Ameritrans 375 | 2013 Ameritrans 395 | 2013 Ameritrans 200 | 2014 Ameritrans 375 | 2012 Ameritrans 285 | 2013 Ameritrans 285 | 2014 Ameritrans 285 | 2013 Ameritrans 225 | 2014 Ameritrans 395 | 2012 Ameritrans Ctv | 2012 Ameritrans 200 | 2014 Ameritrans 200 — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V827000 on December 9, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AMERITRANS. Model: CTV.