Ricon Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2007

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Ricon Corporation in 2007. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 7, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK

CERTAIN RICON "S" AND "K" SERIES PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN SPECIALTY VEHICLES. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.

NHTSA ID: 07E097000

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# of Units Affected: 13,093

Consequence Summary:

A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.

Corrective Action:

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE LIFTS AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR RICON AT 818-267-3000.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 7, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 403

CERTAIN RICON "S" AND "K" SERIES PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2005, AND OCTOBER 9, 2007, INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN SPECIALTY VEHICLES. THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA. THESE LIFTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES."

NHTSA ID: 07E095000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 23,241

Consequence Summary:

THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.

Corrective Action:

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE LIFTS AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR RICON AT 818-267-3000.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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