Ameritrans 375 (2014) – 15V827000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard