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OBS Chevy CG33803 Recall 15V068: Wheelchair Lift Platform May Crack and Fall Out

NHTSA campaign 15V068, reported February 6, 2015, 8 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The platform side plates on certain wheelchair lifts installed in these vehicles may crack. If that happens, 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, which increases the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Owners should take the vehicle to a Ricon dealer or service center. There, the lift will be inspected and supplemental platform support bumpers will be installed at no cost. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced free of charge. Owners can also contact OBS customer service at 1-330-453-3725 with questions about this recall. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V068OBS, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Problem
OBS, Inc. (OBS) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet CG33803 vehicles manufactured January 6, 2012, to January 9, 2013, 2007 Collins Midstar 20IS vehicles manufactured March 10, 2007, to August 27, 2007, Blue Bird A3FE2803a vehicles manufactured September 25, 2006, to March 23, 2007, and 2010 Blue Bird BBCV3011s vehicles manufactured May 10, 2009, to November 4, 2009, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk
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.
Remedy
OBS will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will inspect and install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact OBS customer service at 1-330-453-3725. OBS' number for this recall is OBS # 01-15.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird A3FE2803A2007
Blue Bird BBCV3011S2010
Collins Midstar 20IS2007
OBS Chevy CG338032012