Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #14E010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E010000 by Ricon Corporation. Affecting s series and k series wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2013, through january 4, 2014, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable Includes 356 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

s series and k series wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2013, through january 4, 2014, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable

Defect Summary

Ricon corporation is recalling certain s series and k series wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2013, through january 4, 2014, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable. The affected model numbers start with s2003, s2005, s2010, s5505, s5510, k2010, k5505, or k5510 and all of the model numbers end with a 'b' to denote being equipped with an armored pendant cord. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Ricon will notify the affected vehicles manufacturers, and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. the recall began on april 24, 2014. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. this recall is an expansion of 13e-001.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14E010000
Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation
Report Received Date: 2014-03-27T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 356

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Ricon corporation is recalling certain s series and k series wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2013, through january 4, 2014, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable. The affected model numbers start with s2003, s2005, s2010, s5505, s5510, k2010, k5505, or k5510 and all of the model numbers end with a 'b' to denote being equipped with an armored pendant cord. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Consequence Summary: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur 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. the recall began on april 24, 2014. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. this recall is an expansion of 13e-001.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.01

Metadata

SID: row-3g5h~vba3_adgd
NHTSA ID: 14E010000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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