Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #18E044000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E044000 by Ricon Corporation. Affecting s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551 Includes 4,262 affected units, Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelss-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551
Defect Summary
Ricon corporation (ricon) is recalling certain s-series and k-series titanium wheelchair lifts, models k200, k201, k550, k551, s200, s2201, s550 and s551. the wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."
Corrective Action
Ricon will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.