Ricon Corporation | NHTSA Recall #21E068000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21E068000 by Ricon Corporation. Affecting baylift wheelchair lift, part number rissbf3xxx-xx Includes 1,877 affected units, Outer Barrier Malfunction/FMVSS 403, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

baylift wheelchair lift, part number rissbf3xxx-xx

Defect Summary

Ricon corporation (ricon) is recalling certain baylift wheelchair lift, part number rissbf3xxx-xx. the outer barrier cannot withstand the maximum force when fully deployed. as such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."

Corrective Action

Ricon will add a side barrier support feature to affected wheelchair lifts, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21E068000

Manufacturer: Ricon Corporation

Report Received Date: 2021-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Outer barrier malfunction/fmvss 403

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 1,877

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Ricon corporation (ricon) is recalling certain baylift wheelchair lift, part number rissbf3xxx-xx. the outer barrier cannot withstand the maximum force when fully deployed. as such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 403, "platform lift systems."

Consequence Summary: If the wheelchair lift's outer barrier cannot withstand the minimum amount of force, it can increase the risk of injury to lift occupants.

Corrective Action: Ricon will add a side barrier support feature to affected wheelchair lifts, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 27, 2021. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 5.11

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NHTSA ID: 21E068000

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