Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #13E001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E001000 by Ricon Corporation. Affecting s series and k series wheelchair lifts manufactured after august 1, 2006, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable Includes 4,075 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

s series and k series wheelchair lifts manufactured after august 1, 2006, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable

Defect Summary

Ricon is recalling certain s series and k series wheelchair lifts manufactured after august 1, 2006, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.

Corrective Action

Ricon will notify the affected vehicles manufacturers and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. this recall campaign began during february 2013. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. note: this recall supersedes recall 12e-038.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E001000
Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation
Report Received Date: 2013-01-14T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 4,075

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Ricon is recalling certain s series and k series wheelchair lifts manufactured after august 1, 2006, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Consequence Summary: The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Ricon will notify the affected vehicles manufacturers and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. this recall campaign began during february 2013. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. note: this recall supersedes recall 12e-038.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ajat.p45b~j5u8
NHTSA ID: 13E001000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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