Ricon K-Series Wheelchair Lift — Equipment adaptive/mobility
Published June 25, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 21, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18E044000, published June 25, 2018 and initiated June 21, 2018. Recalling firm: Ricon Corporation; Ricon K-Series Wheelchair Lift — Equipment adaptive/mobility.
What's the hazard
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems.
What to do
Ricon will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
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Recall details
- Brand
- RICON
- Model
- K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT
- Manufacturer
- Ricon Corporation
- Lot
- RICON K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT | RICON S-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Ricon K-Series Wheelchair Lift — Equipment adaptive/mobility recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18E044000 on June 25, 2018. Reported hazard: Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Ricon will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RICON. Model: K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT.