Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V018000 Reported January 20, 2015

Wheelchair lift - platform cracking

Frontline Communications · N/A · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V018000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Frontline Communications
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 20, 2015

Defect Summary

Frontline communications (frontline) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mobile medical unit vehicles manufactured from december 13, 2007, to february 17, 2011, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Frontline will notify owners to contact ricon customer service to arrange for the installation of supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 25, 2015. Owners may contact frontline customer service at 1-727-573-0400, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Frontline Communications dealer and reference recall ID 15V018000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V018000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V018000?

NHTSA recall 15V018000 was issued by Frontline Communications on January 20, 2015. It addresses: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Frontline Communications dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V018000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.