2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 Recall: Wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use…
NHTSA campaign 19V140000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Feb 27, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The 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 their risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Sprinter 3500 | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V140000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.