Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #14E041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E041000 by Ricon Corporation. Affecting model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured after january 1, 2006 Includes 28,000 affected units, Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured after january 1, 2006

Defect Summary

Ricon corporation (ricon) is recalling certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured after january 1, 2006. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Corrective Action

Ricon will notify owners, and dealers will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2014. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14E041000

Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation

Report Received Date: 2014-07-16T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 28,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Ricon corporation (ricon) is recalling certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured after january 1, 2006. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

Consequence Summary: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

Corrective Action: Ricon will notify owners, and dealers will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2014. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 64.71

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