9999 RICON HCL Recall

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> .

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