Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #07E095000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E095000 by Ricon Corporation. Includes 23,241 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 403, 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 april 1, 2005, and october 9, 2007, installed as original equipment on certain specialty vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. these lifts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these lifts as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall began on february 27, 2008. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 818-267-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E095000

Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation

Report Received Date: 2007-11-07T00:00:00

Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 403

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 23,241

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain ricon "s" and "k" series platform style wheelchair lifts,manufactured between april 1, 2005, and october 9, 2007, installed as original equipment on certain specialty vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. these lifts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."

Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these lifts as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall began on february 27, 2008. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 818-267-3000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07E095000

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