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NHTSARecalled 2015-11-18

Forest River, Inc. — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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2014 STARCRAFT BUS ULTRASTAR; 2014 STARCRAFT BUS MVP; 2013 STARCRAFT BUS MVP; 2012 STARCRAFT BUS MVP; 2011 STARCRAFT BUS MVP; 2010 STARCRAFT BUS MVP; 2008 STARCRAFT BUS MVP; 2006 STARCRAFT BUS MVP; 2013 STARCRAFT BUS ULTRASTAR; 2011 STARCRAFT BUS ULTRASTAR; 2010 STARCRAFT BUS ULTRASTAR; 2009 STARCRAFT BUS ULTRASTAR; 2008 STARCRAFT BUS ULTRASTAR; 2007 STARCRAFT BUS ULTRASTAR; 2006 STARCRAFT BUS ULTRASTAR; 2011 STARCRAFT BUS XLT; 2009 STARCRAFT BUS XLT; 2007 STARCRAFT BUS XLT; 2006 STARCRAFT BUS XLT; 2007 STARCRAFT BUS XPRESS; 2008 STARCRAFT BUS XPRESS; 2009 STARCRAFT BUS XPRESS; 2011 STARCRAFT BUS XPRESS; 2012 STARCRAFT BUS XPRESS; 2013 STARCRAFT BUS XPRESS; +47 more

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Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Forest River is recalling certain Starcraft transit buses from model years 2006-2014 equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lifts have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large, which can allow the bearings to shift out of position. If this happens, the stowed wheelchair platform may move excessively and fail, potentially causing the platform to fall out of the vehicle when doors are opened and creating an injury risk for the lift operator.

To remedy this issue, Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and examine the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced at no cost. Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884, referencing recall number 51-11102015-0108.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

Forest River will notify 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 December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108.

Details from the source

Foreest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Starcraft Xpress, Starquest, Starlite, Allstar, Allstar XL, MVP, Ultrastar, and XLT transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built 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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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