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Ricon Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Recalled January 25, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E008000 · Ricon
Hazard
IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
RICON WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO LIFT ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
Units
588 units
Description
CERTAIN RICON S AND K SERIES PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 12 AND JULY 1, 2005, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.
What to do
RICON WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO LIFT ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
Product
Ricon KLEARVUE (K SERIES) · Ricon KLEARVUE (S SERIES) · Ricon WHEELCHAIR LIFT
Manufacturer(s)
Ricon Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →