Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #15E068000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E068000 by Ricon Corporation. Affecting model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014 Includes 38,000 affected units, Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014

Defect Summary

Ricon corporation (ricon) is recalling certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Corrective Action

Ricon will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on september 25, 2015. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or by email at admin15e068@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15E068000

Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation

Report Received Date: 2015-08-21T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel chair lift link arm pivot holes

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 38,000

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 january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

Consequence Summary: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action: Ricon will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on september 25, 2015. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884, or by email at admin15e068@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 22.93

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NHTSA ID: 15E068000

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