FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by FRONTRUNNER BUS GROUP, INC. in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 29, 2019

(Campaign #: 18E-076)

Seat Back may not Stay Upright

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

NHTSA ID: 19V333000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 544

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 26, 2019

(Campaign #: 18E-044)

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403

New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2008, 2013 and 2014 Ford E-250 vehicles modified to be equipped with Ricon Wheelchair lifts. 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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."

NHTSA ID: 19V125000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3

Consequence Summary:

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:

New England has notified owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or New England customer service at 1-978-663-9724.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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