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Campaign 14V780 Posted December 8, 2014 250 units

2006-2014 Ic Ce Recall 14V780: Wheelchair Lift Plates

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Published June 1, 2026

Recall 14V780 affects 250 2006-2014 Ic Ce school buses for wheelchair lift side plate cracking. Repair is free at any franchised Ic dealer.

Ic is recalling 250 2006-2014 Ce school buses because certain Ricon wheelchair lift platform side plates can crack. The lift platform can separate and rest against the lift door, then fall when the doors open, increasing injury risk to the lift operator; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The wheelchair lift on 2006-2014 Ic Ce school buses is the powered platform used to raise and lower a wheelchair user between the ground and the bus floor. The platform side plate is a structural plate along the side of that platform. It helps keep the platform supported and aligned while the lift carries weight.

This recall covers buses equipped with certain Ricon S Series lifts, including S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 models. On the recalled lifts, the platform side plate can crack. Once that plate cracks, the lift no longer has the same structural support during loading, unloading, or movement between the ground and the bus floor.

There is no warning sign before failure. Because the crack involves a structural part of the wheelchair lift, treat any recalled lift as unsafe to rely on until it has been inspected and repaired under the recall.

Who's affected?

Spans the 2006-2014 model years, all tied to the same adaptive/mobility equipment component.

2006 Ic Ce Equipment adaptive/mobility
2007 Ic Ce Equipment adaptive/mobility
2008 Ic Ce Equipment adaptive/mobility
2009 Ic Ce Equipment adaptive/mobility
2010 Ic Ce Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected250

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and rest against the lift door. Opening the doors can let the platform fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. Use extra care around the lift doors and keep operators clear while arranging service. Repair will be free at any franchised Ic dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2014 Ic Ce school bus is included in this recall.
  2. Use any Kingmor owner notice you received, and ask Kingmor customer service what repair timing applies before scheduling lift work.
  3. Contact a franchised Ic dealer or Kingmor customer service about the supplemental platform support bumpers that support the cracking wheelchair-lift platform side plates.
  4. Ask whether the lift platform needs replacement if cracks have already started. The recall repair is free.
  5. Reference recall number 14V780 when you call, and keep passengers and lift operators away from a cracked lift until it is inspected.

What happens at the repair

The known remedy is focused on the Ricon wheelchair lift platform. Once the dealer repair is available, an Ic technician will install supplemental platform support bumpers supplied by Ricon. If the platform side plate has already started cracking, the platform will be replaced free under the recall. Kingmor began owner notification on December 18, 2014. When calling the service desk, refer to recall 14V780 so the dealer can confirm the lift model and repair path.

Timeline

December 8, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
December 18, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V780?

Recall 14V780 covers 250 2006-2014 Ic Ce school buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lift platform side plate can crack, which allows the platform to separate and fall when the lift doors open. Ricon supplies support bumpers, and cracked platforms are replaced for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2014 Ic Ce is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V780. If it is, contact an Ic service dealer or call 1-800-782-4474 to arrange the wheelchair-lift repair. Reference recall 14V780 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair to be performed at no cost. For recall 14V780, Ricon supplies supplemental platform support bumpers, and any lift platform that has already started cracking is replaced free of charge.

What is the safety risk with recall 14V780?

The risk is injury to the lift operator. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate and rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors open, the platform can fall out. Schedule the free repair after your VIN confirms inclusion.

What if I bought this Ic Ce bus used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2006-2014 Ic Ce is included, then reference recall 14V780 when you contact an Ic service dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V780000
Ic customer service1-800-782-4474
NHTSA recall #14V780
NHTSA recall # (full)14V780000

Source documents

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