Ameritrans 285 (2015-2016): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 16V398000 · Jun 2, 2016 · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
5
vehicles affected
5
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V398000
- Date
- Jun 2, 2016
- Maker
- Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ameritrans | 285 | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V398000?
1 model: Ameritrans 285 (2015-2016), about 5 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V398000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.