Defect Description For Recall
Ricon Corporation Is Recalling Certain S Series And K Series Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured January 1, 2013, Through January 4, 2014, And Equipped With An Optional Armored Pendant Cable. The Affected Model Numbers Start With S2003, S2005, S2010, S5505, S5510, K2010, K5505, Or K5510 And All Of The Model Numbers End With A ‘B’ To Denote Being Equipped With An Armored Pendant Cord. The Armored Cable May Be Positioned Such That It Does Not Clear The Wheelchair Lift.
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
S2005
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
14E010000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Cable Does Not Clear The Wheel Chair Lift It May Contact The Power Lug And If It Does Not Have A NonconduCTIve Cover, Or It Has An Improperly Installed Non-ConduCTIve Cover, Then A Short Circuit May Occur That Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Ricon Will Notify The Affected Vehicles Manufacturers, And Will Provide A Supplemental Cover Kit And InstruCTIons, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 24, 2014. Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000. This Recall Is An Expansion Of 13E-001.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
356
Date Owners Notified
20140424
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Date Report Received
20140327