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AEV Ambulance Wheelchair Van Recall 16V001: Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open

NHTSA campaign 16V001, reported January 4, 2016, 9 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain wheelchair lifts on these wheelchair vans may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large. This can allow the bearings to move out of position, causing excessive movement of the stowed platform and possible failure of the platform mounting.

If this happens, the wheelchair lift platform could fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749, and should check their VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V001Halcore Group, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Problem
Halcore Group, Inc. (Halcore) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) Ambulance Wheelchair Vans manufactured January 2, 2006 to March 15, 2013, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by 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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Halcore will notify the owners, and Ricon 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 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or AEV customer service at 1-800-374-9749. Halcore's number for this recall is 15E-068.
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

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