Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V140000 Reported February 27, 2019

Wheelchair lift may raise too high/fmvss 403

Midway Specialty Vehicles · N/A · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V140000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Midway Specialty Vehicles
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 27, 2019

Defect Summary

Midway specialty vehicles (midway) is recalling one 2016 freightliner sprinter vehicle modified to be equipped with a ricon titanium 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 their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Midway has notified the affected owner and a ricon dealer will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. the recall began february 27, 2019. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or midway customer service at 1-574-264-2530.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Midway Specialty Vehicles dealer and reference recall ID 19V140000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V140000

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

What is recall 19V140000?

NHTSA recall 19V140000 was issued by Midway Specialty Vehicles on February 27, 2019. It addresses: Wheelchair lift may raise too high/fmvss 403. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Midway Specialty Vehicles dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V140000 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.