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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V577000

2017 American Heritage Trolley | 2018 American Heritage Trolley — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published September 5, 2018 · Recall initiated: August 30, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V577000, published September 5, 2018 and initiated August 30, 2018. Recalling firm: Brown Industries, LLC; 2017 American Heritage Trolley | 2018 American Heritage Trolley — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
AMERICAN HERITAGE
Model
TROLLEY
Manufacturer
Brown Industries, LLC
Lot
2017 AMERICAN HERITAGE TROLLEY | 2018 AMERICAN HERITAGE TROLLEY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 American Heritage Trolley | 2018 American Heritage Trolley — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V577000 on September 5, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AMERICAN HERITAGE. Model: TROLLEY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)