Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 elkhart ecii transit buses manufactured january 1, 2006, to september 26, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts built by the ricon corporation. 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
Forest river will notify owners, and ricon 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 december 16, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 574-264-5179 ext. 102 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. forest river's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108. note: these buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. all vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 15V768000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V768000?
NHTSA recall 15V768000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 18, 2015. It addresses: Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes. The recall affects approximately 5,675 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V768000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-11102015-0108. 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.