2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX; 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2; 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2015-2017 Thomas Built Buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lift models manufactured between July 15, 2014, and July 21, 2016. The wheelchair lifts have folding link arms with pivot holes that may be oversized, which can allow bearings to shift out of their correct position. If bearings become displaced, the stowed platform may move excessively and fail, potentially causing the wheelchair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when doors are opened, which could injure the lift operator.
To address 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 to the owner. Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or admin16E020@wabtec.com. The recall number is FL-716, and the recall began on October 10, 2016.
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 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 October 10, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16E020@wabtec.com. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-716.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses manufactured July 15, 2014, to July 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. 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.