Defect Description For Recall
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) Is Recalling Certain S-Series And K-Series TitaniUM Wheelchair Lifts, Models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 And S551. 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.”
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
18E044000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Wheelchair Lift Platform Stops Above The Vehicle Floor, The Wheelchair User Can Tip Inwards Toward The Vehicle When Exiting The Lift, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Ricon Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Lift Positioning Input Cam, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20120101
End Of Manufacture
20180509
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
4262
Date Owners Notified
20180702
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Date Report Received
20180621
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403