Defect Description For Recall
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) Is Recalling Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured After January 1, 2006. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
S5010
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
14E041000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Platform Side Plates Crack, The Lift Platform Can Separate From The Lift And Come To Rest Against The Vehicle’S Lift Door. When The Doors Are Opened, The Platform May Fall Out, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Ricon Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install Supplemental Platform Support Bumpers. Any Platform That Has Already Started Cracking Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During September 2014. Owners May Contact Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
28000
Date Owners Notified
20140916
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Date Report Received
20140716