Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERITRANS
Model Of Vehicle
285
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V398000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150302
End Of Manufacture
20151223
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
20160630
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160602