Defect Description For Recall
Certain Ricon “S” And “K” Series Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts Installed As Original Equipment On Certain Speciality Vehicles And Sold As Replacement Equipment. These Lifts Are Equipped With Different Size Inboard Rollstops, 30″, 32″, And 34″. The Inboard Rollstop Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A “Wheelchair Test Device” As Required By Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles. The Lift May Deploy Downward From The Vehicle Floor Level, Nor DeteCTIng The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Standee Occupant.
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
K2003
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E101000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The Wheelchair Occupant Will Feel His/Her Wheelchair Moving Upward Causing Occupant To Begin To Tilt Backward.
Fix Defect
Ricon Will Notify Owners And Repair The Lifts Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 26, 2007. Owners Can Contact Ricon Toll-Free At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
5594
Date Owners Notified
20070126
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Date Report Received
20061229
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403