Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #06E101000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06E101000 by Ricon Corporation. Includes 5,594 affected units, FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFT, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain ricon "s" and "k" series platform style wheelchair lifts installed as original equipment on certain speciality vehicles and sold as replacement equipment. these lifts are equipped with different size inboard rollstops, 30", 32", and 34". the inboard rollstop interlock may not detect the presence of a "wheelchair test device" as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the lift may deploy downward from the vehicle floor level, nor detecting the presence of a wheelchair or standee occupant.

Corrective Action

Ricon will notify owners and repair the lifts free of charge. the recall began on january 26, 2007. owners can contact ricon toll-free at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06E101000

Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation

Report Received Date: 2006-12-29T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 403/wheelchair lift

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 5,594

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain ricon "s" and "k" series platform style wheelchair lifts installed as original equipment on certain speciality vehicles and sold as replacement equipment. these lifts are equipped with different size inboard rollstops, 30", 32", and 34". the inboard rollstop interlock may not detect the presence of a "wheelchair test device" as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the lift may deploy downward from the vehicle floor level, nor detecting the presence of a wheelchair or standee occupant.

Consequence Summary: The wheelchair occupant will feel his/her wheelchair moving upward causing occupant to begin to tilt backward.

Corrective Action: Ricon will notify owners and repair the lifts free of charge. the recall began on january 26, 2007. owners can contact ricon toll-free at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 06E101000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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