Ricon S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010 and 2 more: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 16E020000 · Mar 11, 2016 · Ricon Corporation
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16E020000
- Date
- Mar 11, 2016
- Maker
- Ricon Corporation
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured August 26, 2014, to July 1, 2015. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
What can happen
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ricon will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and their dealers will inspect the side plates for damage and for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ricon | S2005 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S2010 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S5005 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S5010 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S5505 | Not stated |
| Ricon | S5510 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16E020000?
6 models: Ricon S2005 (all years), Ricon S2010 (all years), Ricon S5005 (all years) and 3 more, about 5,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16E020000?
Ricon will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and their dealers will inspect the side plates for damage and for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at.
What can happen?
If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
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.