Defect Description For Recall
Certain Ricon S And K Series Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured Between June 12 And July 1, 2005, Installed As Original Equipment On Certain School And Transit Buses. The Vertical Support Arms Were Improperly Welded.
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
KLEARVUE (K SERIES)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06E008000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
In The Event This Condition Occurs During Passenger Operations It May Not Be Possible To Close The Lift Door Causing The Vehicle Interlocks To Remain Engaged Preventing Movement Of The Vehicle Or The Ability To Load Or Unload Passengers With Disabilities From The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Ricon Will Notify Its Customers And Will Replace The Two Lift Arms Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 17, 2006. Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20050612
End Of Manufacture
20050701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
588
Date Owners Notified
20060317
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Date Report Received
20060125
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403