Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V564000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V564000?
NHTSA recall 15V564000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 4, 2015. It addresses: Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes. The recall affects approximately 52 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V564000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-686. 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.