Defect Description For Recall
Gillig Llc (Gillig) Is Recalling Certain S5510 Series Wheelchair Lifts Sold As Aftermarket Accessory Parts And Manufactured By Ricon Corporation From November 30, 2010, To February 25, 2011. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
RICON
Model Of Vehicle
S5510
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E010000
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
Gillig Will Notify Owners To Contact Ricon And Have Supplemental Platform Support Bumpers Installed. Any Platform That Has Already Started Cracking Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 16, 2015. Owners May Contact Gillig Customer Service At 1-800-735-1500, Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Gillig Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20101103
End Of Manufacture
20110225
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20150316
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Date Report Received
20150218