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.”
Ricon Corporation – Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403
| Report Received Date | 06/21/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18E044000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 4262 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E044000) |
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