Ricon Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Ricon Corporation in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 29, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 403/WHEELCHAIR LIFT

CERTAIN RICON "S" AND "K" SERIES PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN SPECIALITY VEHICLES AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THESE LIFTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH DIFFERENT SIZE INBOARD ROLLSTOPS, 30", 32", AND 34". THE INBOARD ROLLSTOP INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A "WHEELCHAIR TEST DEVICE" AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. THE LIFT MAY DEPLOY DOWNWARD FROM THE VEHICLE FLOOR LEVEL, NOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR STANDEE OCCUPANT.

NHTSA ID: 06E101000

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# of Units Affected: 5,594

Consequence Summary:

THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT WILL FEEL HIS/HER WHEELCHAIR MOVING UPWARD CAUSING OCCUPANT TO BEGIN TO TILT BACKWARD.

Corrective Action:

RICON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT RICON TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-322-2884.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 25, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFT ARM BREAKS

CERTAIN RICON S AND K SERIES PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 12 AND JULY 1, 2005, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE VERTICAL SUPPORT ARMS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED.

NHTSA ID: 06E008000

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# of Units Affected: 588

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT THIS CONDITION OCCURS DURING PASSENGER OPERATIONS IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO CLOSE THE LIFT DOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE INTERLOCKS TO REMAIN ENGAGED PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE OR THE ABILITY TO LOAD OR UNLOAD PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES FROM THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

RICON WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TWO LIFT ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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