Ameritrans 285 (2016) – 16V398000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard