Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V068000 Reported February 6, 2015

Wheelchair lift - platform cracking

Obs, Inc. · N/A · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V068000
Manufacturer Campaign
OBS # 01-15
Manufacturer
Obs, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 6, 2015

Defect Summary

Obs, inc. (obs) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet cg33803 vehicles manufactured january 6, 2012, to january 9, 2013, 2007 collins midstar 20is vehicles manufactured march 10, 2007, to august 27, 2007, blue bird a3fe2803a vehicles manufactured september 25, 2006, to march 23, 2007, and 2010 blue bird bbcv3011s vehicles manufactured may 10, 2009, to november 4, 2009, 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

Obs will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will inspect and install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. owners may contact obs customer service at 1-330-453-3725. Obs' number for this recall is obs # 01-15.

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 Obs, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V068000 or campaign OBS # 01-15.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V068000

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

What is recall 15V068000?

NHTSA recall 15V068000 was issued by Obs, Inc. on February 6, 2015. It addresses: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking. The recall affects approximately 8 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Obs, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V068000 or the manufacturer campaign number OBS # 01-15. 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.