2016 Ameritrans E225 — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published March 5, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 1, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V158000, published March 5, 2019 and initiated March 1, 2019. Recalling firm: Ameritrans Bus, Inc.; 2016 Ameritrans E225 — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AMERITRANS
- Model
- E225
- Manufacturer
- Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 AMERITRANS E225
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Ameritrans E225 — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V158000 on March 5, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AMERITRANS. Model: E225.