Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #06E008000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E008000 by Ricon Corporation. Includes 588 affected units, WHEELCHAIR LIFT ARM BREAKS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts manufactured between june 12 and july 1, 2005, installed as original equipment on certain school and transit buses. the vertical support arms were improperly welded.
Corrective Action
Ricon will notify its customers and will replace the two lift arms free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 06E008000
Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation
Report Received Date: 2006-01-25T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift arm breaks
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 588
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain ricon s and k series platform style wheelchair lifts manufactured between june 12 and july 1, 2005, installed as original equipment on certain school and transit buses. the vertical support arms were improperly welded.
Consequence Summary: In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
Corrective Action: Ricon will notify its customers and will replace the two lift arms free of charge. the recall began on march 17, 2006. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-732f-mbhd-33gf
NHTSA ID: 06E008000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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