2016 AMERITRANS 285; 2015 AMERITRANS 285
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2016 model 285 shuttle buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts (models S2000, S5000, and S5500) that were manufactured between March 2, 2015, and December 23, 2015. The wheelchair lift platform side plates may crack, and the folding link arms may have pivot holes that are too large, causing bearings to shift out of position. If either of these issues occurs, the lift platform can separate from the lift and fall against the vehicle's lift door, potentially injuring the lift operator when the doors are opened.
To address this safety hazard, Ameritrans and Ricon dealers will inspect affected lifts for cracked side plates and displaced bearings at no cost to the owner. Any damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. Affected vehicle owners should contact Ameritrans customer service at 1-574-262-8935 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 to arrange an inspection.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
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.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.