Defect Description For Recall
Certain Ricon “S” And “K” Series Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts, Manufactured Between April 1, 2005, And September 6, 2006, Installed As Original Equipment On Certain Specialty Vehicles. The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift Which Fails To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles.
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
K1200
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
07E097000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Each Vehicle Manufacturer Will File A Defect Report And Remedy Plan For Their Vehicles Which Included These Lifts As Original Equipment. Vehicles Will Be Repaired At No Cost To The Owner. The Recall Began On October 15, 2008. Owners Can Contact Either Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Ricon At 818-267-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
13093
Date Owners Notified
20081008
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Date Report Received
20071107
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403