Ameritrans Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V158000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V158000 by Ameritrans Bus, Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Ameritrans bus, inc. (ameritrans) is recalling one 2016 e225 vehicle equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift. 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, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."

Corrective Action

Ameritrans will notify the owner and a ricon dealer will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. the recall began april 26, 2019. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V158000

Manufacturer: Ameritrans Bus, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2019-03-01T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift may raise too high/fmvss 403

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: N/A

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Ameritrans bus, inc. (ameritrans) is recalling one 2016 e225 vehicle equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift. 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, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."

Consequence Summary: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards towards the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Ameritrans will notify the owner and a ricon dealer will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. the recall began april 26, 2019. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 0

Metadata

SID: row-cxu2.gk9p-fnvd

NHTSA ID: 19V158000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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