LIFT-U: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by LIFT-U in 2009. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 10, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 09E051000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 8,351

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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