Recall 19V158 covers 1 2016 Ameritrans E225 bus for a wheelchair-lift cam defect. Repair is free through a Ricon dealer.
Ameritrans is recalling 1 2016 E225 vehicle under recall 19V158 because the Ricon wheelchair lift positioning input cam can fail while the lift is in use. If the platform rises above the vehicle floor, a wheelchair user can tip inward when exiting the lift, increasing injury risk, and the Ameritrans dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Ricon wheelchair lift on the 2016 Ameritrans E225 is the platform system that raises a passenger between ground level and the bus floor. A positioning input cam inside the lift helps control where the platform stops, so the platform lines up with the vehicle floor during loading and unloading.
On the affected bus, that cam can fail while the lift is being used. The cause of the cam break has not been determined. If the cam fails, the lift platform is allowed to travel higher than the vehicle floor height, which means the lift no longer behaves as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 403 for platform lift systems.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall record does not list a noise, light, movement change, or other symptom that tells an owner or operator the cam is about to break.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Ameritrans E225 | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
If the lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, a wheelchair user can tip inward toward the vehicle while exiting the lift, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before this failure, so stop using the lift if it does not align with the floor and contact the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Ameritrans dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Ameritrans E225 is included in this recall.
- Contact Ameritrans to schedule the free wheelchair-lift input-cam replacement with the Ricon dealer handling the repair.
- Tell the service desk the lift can travel above the vehicle floor height, and reference recall number 19V158 when you call.
- Avoid using the wheelchair lift until the input-cam repair is complete.
- Bring the recall notice if Ameritrans mailed one.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, the lift positioning input cam on the Ricon wheelchair lift is replaced so the platform stops at the correct floor height. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Ameritrans has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this lift cam repair before the recall work. Keep receipts and repair paperwork available, and contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 for reimbursement handling.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 1, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| March 1, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 8, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 26, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V158?
Recall 19V158 covers 1 2016 Ameritrans E225 equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift. The lift positioning input cam can fail while the lift is in use, letting the platform rise above the vehicle floor. A Ricon dealer will replace the cam for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Ameritrans E225 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V158. If it is, arrange the lift positioning input cam replacement with the proper service provider. Reference recall number 19V158 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Ameritrans says a Ricon dealer will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost for an included vehicle.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is injury to the wheelchair user while exiting the lift. If the platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inward toward the vehicle. The free repair replaces the cam that controls lift positioning.
When did the repair become available?
The recall repair became available when the recall began on April 26, 2019. For an included 2016 Ameritrans E225, the remedy is replacement of the wheelchair lift positioning input cam by a Ricon dealer at no cost.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V158000 |
|---|---|
| Ameritrans customer service | 1-800-322-2884 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V158 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V158000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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