Ricon Corporation recalls Ricon K-series Wheelchair Lift, S-series Wheelchair Lift

Recall date

June 21, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

18E044000

Brand / firm

Ricon

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4,262 units

Why it was recalled

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.