Ricon Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall

Recalled August 21, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15E068000 · Ricon

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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 [email protected].

Units

38,000 units

Description

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.

What to do

Product

Ricon S2005 · Ricon S2010 · Ricon S5005 · Ricon S5010 · Ricon S5505 · Ricon S5510

Manufacturer(s)

Ricon Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →