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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15E092000

Ricon S5510 — Equipment adaptive/mobility

Published November 19, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 19, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15E092000, published November 19, 2015. Recalling firm: Ricon Corporation; Ricon S5510 — Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What's the hazard

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain Ricon Model S5510 Wheelchair lifts manufactured November 3, 2010, to February 25, 2011 and sold through the Gillig aftermarket parts department. 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

Gillig will notify owners, and Ricon 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 December 28, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All lifts that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

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Recall details

Brand
RICON
Model
S5510
Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Lot
RICON S5510
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Ricon S5510 — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15E092000 on November 19, 2015. Reported hazard: Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain Ricon Model S5510 Wheelchair lifts manufactured November 3, 2010, to February 25, 2011 and sold through the Gillig aftermarket parts department. 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 should I do if I have this product?

Gillig will notify owners, and Ricon 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 December 28, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All lifts that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RICON. Model: S5510.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)