Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx, Saf-T-Liner Ef, Saf-T-Liner Efx, And Minotour Drw Transit Buses Manufactured January 3, 2006, To August 1, 2014, And Equipped With Certain Ricon Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 Wheelchair Lifts. 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
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
SAF-T-LINER EF
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
15V564000
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
Dtna 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 November 2, 2015. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-745-8000. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-686.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20060103
End Of Manufacture
20140801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52
Date Owners Notified
20151102
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20150904
Make Campaign Number
FL-686