Ricon recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility
What is wrong
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
What could happen
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicles covered
- Ricon K-Series Wheelchair Lift
- Ricon S-Series Wheelchair Lift
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26E038000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Ricon Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 23, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jun 29, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,220
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 23, 2026
- Part
- Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair lift/ramp › Controls/control wiring
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ricon recall: Equipment adaptive/mobility Jun 21, 2018
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.