Ricon F9A, F9T, F9T-F, HCL and 10 more: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 09E060000 · Nov 3, 2009 · Ricon Corporation
12,649
units affected
12,649
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09E060000
- Date
- Nov 3, 2009
- Maker
- Ricon Corporation
- Units affected
- 12,649
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
RICON IS RECALLING CERTAIN S SERIES, K SERIES, AND F9 SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON VARIOUS SPECIALITY VEHICLES AND SOLD THROUGH AFTERMARKET SALES. THE LIFT IS EQUIPPED WITH A RESTRAINT BELT THAT HAS AN INTERLOCK FEATURE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM OPERATING IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT LATCHED. HOWEVER, IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT FULLY LATCHED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE LIFT CAN OPERATE.
What can happen
IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT FULLY LATCHED, THE LIFT CAN OPERATE AND A WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AGAINST MOVEMENT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. ALL AFFECTED LIFTS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONAL AND WARNING LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. RICON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHO PURCHASED THE AFFECTED LIFTS AS AFTERMARKET OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.
Vehicles covered
14 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ricon | F9A | Not stated |
| Ricon | F9T | Not stated |
| Ricon | F9T-F | Not stated |
| Ricon | HCL | Not stated |
| Ricon | K2003 | Not stated |
| Ricon | K2005 | Not stated |
| Ricon | K2010 | Not stated |
| Ricon | K5503 | Not stated |
| Ricon | K5505 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S2003 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S2005 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S2010 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S5503 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S5505 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09E060000?
14 models: Ricon F9A (all years), Ricon F9T (all years), Ricon F9T-F (all years) and 11 more, about 12,649 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 09E060000?
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. ALL AFFECTED LIFTS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONAL AND WARNING LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. RICON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHO PURCHASED THE AFFECTED LIFTS AS AFTERMARKET OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT.
What can happen?
IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT FULLY LATCHED, THE LIFT CAN OPERATE AND A WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AGAINST MOVEMENT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.