Recall 14V676 affects 6 2006 Leader Type Ii Ambulance vehicles for cracked wheelchair lift side plates. Repair is free at a Ricon service center.
Leader is recalling 6 2006 Type Ii Ambulance vehicles because platform side plates on Ricon wheelchair lifts can crack. If the plates crack, the lift platform can separate, rest against the lift door, and drop when the doors open, increasing injury risk to the operator; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheelchair lift on the 2006 Leader Type Ii Ambulance is adaptive equipment installed to move a wheelchair between the ground and the ambulance floor. On the affected units, Leader installed Ricon S-Series lift models S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 as an option. The lift platform carries the chair and depends on its side plates to keep the platform supported and square while it moves.
The problem is in the platform side plate, the metal support along the side of the lift platform. On affected lifts built after January 1, 2006, that side plate can crack. A cracked side plate weakens the platform structure, so the lift is no longer working as the stable support it was designed to be.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the issue involves a structural lift part, do not treat noise, looseness, or visible cracking as normal wear.
Who's affected?
| 2006 Leader Type Ii Ambulance | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 6 |
Not every 2006 Leader Type Ii Ambulance is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate and rest against the lift door. Opening the doors can let the platform fall out, increasing injury risk for the lift operator. Keep people clear of the lift door area and arrange service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Leader dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006 Leader Type Ii Ambulance is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner notice if you have not received it; the recall notice was mailed November 20, 2014.
- Contact Leader customer service at 1-614-539-8181 to arrange the free wheelchair-lift platform repair.
- Ask for supplemental platform support bumpers that keep the wheelchair lift platform side plates from cracking.
- Reference recall number 14V676 when you call or schedule service.
What happens at the repair
When the repair opens, take the ambulance to a Leader dealer or service center for the recall work. A Leader technician installs supplemental platform support bumpers on the affected Ricon wheelchair lift. If the lift platform has already started cracking, the platform is replaced instead of being left in service. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall.
Timeline
| October 28, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 20, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V676?
Recall 14V676 covers 6 2006 Leader Type Ii Ambulance vehicles equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lift platform side plate can crack, which lets the platform separate and fall when the lift doors open. A Ricon dealer or service center installs support bumpers, and cracked platforms are replaced for free.
What should I do if my 2006 Leader Type Ii Ambulance is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific ambulance is included in recall 14V676. If it is, contact Leader customer service at 1-614-539-8181 and ask where to take the vehicle for the Ricon lift repair. Reference recall 14V676 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The recall remedy is free for included vehicles. A Ricon dealer or service center installs supplemental platform support bumpers, and any platform that already started cracking is replaced free of charge under the manufacturer's recall remedy.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to the lift operator. In recall 14V676, cracked platform side plates can let the wheelchair lift platform separate from the lift and rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors open, the platform can fall out.
What if I bought the Leader Type Ii Ambulance used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the original notice, check your VIN and contact Leader customer service with recall 14V676 to confirm the repair path for the Ricon wheelchair lift.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V676000 |
|---|---|
| Leader customer service | 1-614-539-8181 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V676 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V676000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →