THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2013: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V564000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-11-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-04

Production Dates: 2006-01-03 - 2014-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-686

Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW transit buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. 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 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 November 2, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-686.

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.