Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E051000 Reported August 10, 2009

Wheelchair lifts

Q: What is recall 09E051000?

NHTSA recall 09E051000 was issued by Lift-u on August 10, 2009. It addresses: Wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 8,351 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Lift-u · N/A · 8,351 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09E051000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Lift-u

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

8,351

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

August 10, 2009

Defect Summary

Lift-u is recalling certain wheelchair lifts sold as originally installed equipment for various heavy duty transit buses and also sold as aftermarket equipment. the lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. the outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger possibly pinching the passenger's feet.

Safety Consequence

The lift passenger could be seriously injured.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these wheelchair lifts as original equipment. the vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the safety recall began on august 26, 2009. owners may contact either their vehicle manufacturer or lift-u at 1-209-838-2400.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Lift-u dealer and reference recall ID 09E051000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 09E051000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09E051000?

NHTSA recall 09E051000 was issued by Lift-u on August 10, 2009. It addresses: Wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 8,351 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lift-u dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E051000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.