Defect Description For Recall
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006 Leader Type Ii Ambulances, Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured By Ricon Corporation After January 1, 2006. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
LEADER
Model Of Vehicle
TYPE II AMBULANCE
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
14V676000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Platform Side Plates Crack, The Lift Platform Can Separate From The Lift And Come To Rest Against The Vehicle’S Lift Door. When The Doors Are Opened, The Platform May Fall Out, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Halcore Will Notify Owners To Take The Vehicles To A Ricon Dealer Or Service Center Who Will Install Supplemental Platform Support Bumpers. Any Platform That Has Already Started Cracking Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 20, 2014. Owners May Contact Halcore Customer Service At 1-614-539-8181 Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060601
End Of Manufacture
20060831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6
Date Owners Notified
20141120
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Halcore Group, Inc.
Date Report Received
20141028