EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Published June 2, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 2, 2016
What's the hazard
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 285 shuttle buses manufactured March 2, 2015, through December 23, 2015, built on Ford E-450 chassis and equipped with certain model S2000, S5000, and S5500, wheelchair lifts manufactured by the Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the 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 the purchasers of the lifts, and Ricon dealers will inspect the side plates for damage and for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Ameritrans customer service at 1-574-262-8935, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Recall details
- Brand
- AMERITRANS
- Model
- 285
- Manufacturer
- Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 AMERITRANS 285 | 2015 AMERITRANS 285
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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