2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX; 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX; 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF; 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF; 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX; 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR; 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX; 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF; 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX; 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF; 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF; 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF; 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX; 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR; 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR; 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR; 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR; 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR; 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR; +15 more
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses and Minotour DRW transit buses from model years 2006–2015 that are equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lift models. The wheelchair lifts have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be oversized, which can allow bearings to shift out of position. If the bearings move, the stowed platform can develop excessive movement and fail, potentially causing the wheelchair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when doors are opened. This poses an injury risk to lift operators.
Dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced at no cost to owners. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-745-8000, and can reference recall number FL-686.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
DTNA 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 November 2, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-686.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW transit buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. 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.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.