NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Ameritrans E225 Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Ameritrans E225 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 Ameritrans E225. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ameritrans dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Ameritrans E225. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403
NHTSA #19V158000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported March 1, 2019 · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1 vehicle
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 26, 2019 · Vehicles built March 25, 2016 – March 25, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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