NHTSA Recall 19V158000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2016 Ameritrans E225.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V158000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N/A |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | March 1, 2019 |
| Owner notification | April 26, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V158000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ameritrans E225 | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.