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IC Bus Recb Recall 16V766: Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open

NHTSA campaign 16V766, reported October 21, 2016, 2 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

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

If the platform mounting fails, the wheelchair lift platform could fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, raising the risk of injury to the lift operator. Navistar will notify owners, and authorized 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.

Owners can contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V766Navistar, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 IC Bus RE transit buses manufactured November 12, 2015, to November 16, 2015, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. 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
Navistar will notify 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 December 28, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884.
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

IC Bus Recb2016