Defect Description For Recall
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2014 Ctv, 225, 200, 245, 285, 375, And 395 Vehicles Manufactured August 1, 2012, To July 10, 2014, Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured 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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERITRANS
Model Of Vehicle
375
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V827000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Ameritrans Will Notify Owners, And 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 January 21, 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
20120801
End Of Manufacture
20140710
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
26
Date Owners Notified
20160121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151209