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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V140000

2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published February 28, 2019 · Recall initiated: February 27, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V140000, published February 28, 2019 and initiated February 27, 2019. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

Midway Specialty Vehicles (Midway) is recalling one 2016 Freightliner Sprinter vehicle modified to be equipped with a Ricon Titanium 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.

What to do

Midway has notified the affected owner and a Ricon dealer will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or Midway customer service at 1-574-264-2530.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
SPRINTER 3500
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Lot
2016 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V140000 on February 28, 2019. Reported hazard: Midway Specialty Vehicles (Midway) is recalling one 2016 Freightliner Sprinter vehicle modified to be equipped with a Ricon Titanium 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Midway has notified the affected owner and a Ricon dealer will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or Midway customer service at 1-574-264-2530.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: SPRINTER 3500.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)