Ricon recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured August 26, 2014, to July 1, 2015. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
What could happen
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Ricon will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and their dealers will inspect the side plates for damage and for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicles covered
- Ricon S2005
- Ricon S2010
- Ricon S5005
- Ricon S5010
- Ricon S5505
- Ricon S5510
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16E020000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Ricon Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 11, 2016
- Owners notified
- Apr 18, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 26, 2014 to Jul 1, 2015
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 404
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ricon recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Aug 21, 2015
- Ricon recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Jul 16, 2014
- Ricon recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Mar 27, 2014
- Ricon recall: Equipment Jan 14, 2013
- Ricon recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Nov 19, 2015
- Ricon recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Feb 18, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.