9999 RICON S2005 Recalls (9)

Campaign:
06E101000 on 12/28/2006
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
5,594
Defect:
Certain ricon "s" and "k" series platform style wheelchair lifts installed as original equipment on certain speciality vehicles and sold as replacement equipment. these lifts are equipped with different size inboard rollstops, 30", 32", and 34". the inboard rollstop interlock may not detect the presence of a "wheelchair test device" as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. the lift may deploy downward from the vehicle floor level, nor detecting the presence of a wheelchair or standee occupant.
Consequence:
The wheelchair occupant will feel his/her wheelchair moving upward causing occupant to begin to tilt backward.
Correction:
Ricon will notify owners and repair the lifts free of charge. the recall began on january 26, 2007. owners can contact ricon toll-free at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07E095000 on 11/05/2007
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
23,241
Defect:
Certain ricon "s" and "k" series platform style wheelchair lifts,manufactured between april 1, 2005, and october 9, 2007, installed as original equipment on certain specialty vehicles. the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area. these lifts do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles."
Consequence:
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Correction:
Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these lifts as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall began on february 27, 2008. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 818-267-3000.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07E097000 on 11/06/2007
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
13,093
Defect:
Certain ricon "s" and "k" series platform style wheelchair lifts, manufactured between april 1, 2005, and september 6, 2006, installed as original equipment on certain specialty vehicles. the anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. the pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. the lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
Consequence:
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Correction:
Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these lifts as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall began on october 15, 2008. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 818-267-3000.
Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09E060000 on 11/15/2009
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
12,649
Defect:
Ricon is recalling certain s series, k series, and f9 series wheelchair lifts sold as original equipment for use on various speciality vehicles and sold through aftermarket sales. the lift is equipped with a restraint belt that has an interlock feature designed to prevent the lift from operating if the buckle is not latched. however, if the buckle is not fully latched in the affected vehicles, the lift can operate.
Consequence:
If the buckle is not fully latched, the lift can operate and a wheelchair may not be adequately protected against movement, possibly resulting in injury to the wheelchair occupant.
Correction:
Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. all affected lifts will receive instructional and warning labels free of charge. ricon will notify owners who purchased the affected lifts as aftermarket or replacement equipment. the recall began on february 1, 2010. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13E001000 on 01/21/2013
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
4,075
Defect:
Ricon is recalling certain s series and k series wheelchair lifts manufactured after august 1, 2006, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable. the cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
Consequence:
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Correction:
Ricon will notify the affected vehicles manufacturers and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. this recall campaign began during february 2013. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000. note: this recall supersedes recall 12e-038.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14E010000 on 03/31/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
356
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14E041000 on 07/15/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
28,000
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15E068000 on 08/20/2015
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/2005 - 08/24/2014
Affected:
38,000
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16E020000 on 03/10/2016
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
08/25/2014 - 06/30/2015
Affected:
5,000
Defect:
Ricon corporation (ricon) is recalling certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured august 26, 2014, to july 1, 2015. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. additionally, the 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:
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Ricon will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and their dealers will inspect the side plates for damage and for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2016. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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