NHTSA Recall 14V586000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V586000; Date: Sep. 23, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Winnebago Aspect; 2010 Winnebago Vista; 2012 Winnebago Vista
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 3
Recall Summary:
Winnebago industries, inc. (winnebago) is recalling one model year 2008 aspect wf726a coach, one model year 2010 vista wfe32k coach and one model year 2012 vista wfe36d coach. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, or s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
How to Fix:
Winnebago will notify owners to take the coaches to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 13, 2014
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