Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #07E097000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E097000 by Ricon Corporation. Includes 13,093 affected units, FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK, 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 september 6, 2006, installed as original equipment on certain specialty vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for 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 october 15, 2008. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 818-267-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E097000

Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation

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

Subject: Fmvss 403/anti-stow interlock

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 13,093

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 september 6, 2006, installed as original equipment on certain specialty vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

Consequence Summary: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow 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 october 15, 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

Metadata

SID: row-yehh-wauj-hqz5

NHTSA ID: 07E097000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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