THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2015: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Make : THOMAS BUILT	Model : SAF-T-LINER C2	Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-07-15 - 2016-07-21
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V629000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-10-10	Date Received by ODI: 2016-08-31	Date Added to Database: 2016-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-716
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 958
Summary: Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured July 15, 2014, to July 21, 2016, and 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.
Consequence: 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: DTNA 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 October 10, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16E020"wabtec.com. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-716.
Report Initiator: MFR		V Report
Regulation Part Number:	Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.