Wheelchair lift may raise too high/fmvss 403
Defect Summary
Brown industries, llc (brown) is recalling certain 2017-2018 american heritage trolley buses, equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."
Safety Consequence
If the wheelchair platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
American trolley will notify owners and ricon dealers will replace the defective input cams, free of charge. the recall began september 5, 2019. owners may contact american trolley customer service at 1-800-255-6827.
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FAQ: Recall 18V577000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V577000?
NHTSA recall 18V577000 was issued by Brown Industries, Llc on August 30, 2018. It addresses: Wheelchair lift may raise too high/fmvss 403. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Brown Industries, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V577000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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?
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