The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V025000·Announced 2019-01-04

Vantage AMS Edge II Recalled for Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Vantage Mobility International is recalling 2014-2017 AMS Edge II vehicles because a deteriorating fuel pump gasket may cause fuel leaks, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that creates a fire risk, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant injury or property-damage reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Vantage Mobility International, LLC is recalling certain 2014-2017 Vantage AMS Edge II vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel pump gasket may deteriorate, allowing fuel to leak. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The recall began on January 28, 2019. Vantage has notified owners, and repair facilities will replace the fuel tank with a redesigned fuel tank, free of charge.

Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082. 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.

The recalled product

Product
VANTAGE AMS EDGE II
Brand
VANTAGE
Manufacturer
Vantage Mobility International, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Mobility Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMS EDGE II

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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