Ricon: equipment recalls
NHTSA lists 20 equipment recall campaigns for Ricon. NHTSA received the reports from 2006 to 2026. The campaigns have 145,171 units in total. The newest campaign is 26E038000. NHTSA received the report on 23 Jun 2026.
The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.
NHTSA recall file through .
Recall campaigns
20 campaigns, newest first. 145,171 units in total.
26E038000Received . 1,220 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp / Controls/Control Wiring
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Products named: Ricon S-Series Wheelchair Lift; Ricon K-Series Wheelchair Lift.
Report filed by Ricon Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
26E017000Received . 1,820 units.
Seats / Critical Fasteners
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain R1200 series 6-Way and 4-Way Power Transfer Seat Base (PTSB) motorized seat bases. The PTSB gear motor may fail to lock the seat in place when certain forces are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A seat that moves may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed April 14, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the final remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Products named: Ricon R1209 (Seatbase); Ricon R1209-E (Seatbase); Ricon R1209-L (Seatbase); Ricon R17740 (Seatbase).
Report filed by Ricon Corporation.
21E068000Received . 1,877 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Wheelchair Lift/Ramp
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain Baylift Wheelchair Lift, part number RISSBF3XXX-XX. The outer barrier cannot withstand the maximum force when fully deployed. As such, these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the wheelchair lift's outer barrier cannot withstand the minimum amount of force, it can increase the risk of injury to lift occupants.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ricon will add a side barrier support feature to affected wheelchair lifts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Products named: Ricon Wheelchair Lift.
Report filed by Ricon Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
18E044000Received . 4,262 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Ricon K-Series Wheelchair Lift; Ricon S-Series Wheelchair Lift.
Report filed by Ricon Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16E020000Received . 5,000 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Ricon S2005; Ricon S5005; Ricon S5010; Ricon S5510; Ricon S2010; Ricon S5505.
Report filed by Ricon Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15E092000Received . 4 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain Ricon Model S5510 Wheelchair lifts manufactured November 3, 2010, to February 25, 2011 and sold through the Gillig aftermarket parts department. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Gillig will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All lifts that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Products named: Ricon S5510.
Report filed by Gillig LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15E068000Received . 38,000 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2006, to August 25, 2014. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ricon will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884, or by email at admin15E068@wabtec.com.
Products named: Ricon S5005; Ricon S2005; Ricon S5510; Ricon S5010; Ricon S2010; Ricon S5505.
Report filed by Ricon Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15E010000Received . 4 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling certain S5510 series wheelchair lifts sold as aftermarket accessory parts and manufactured by Ricon Corporation from November 30, 2010, to February 25, 2011. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Gillig will notify owners to contact Ricon and have supplemental platform support bumpers installed. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-800-735-1500, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Products named: Ricon S5510.
Report filed by Gillig LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14E041000Received . 28,000 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ricon will notify owners, and dealers will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2014. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Products named: Ricon S2005; Ricon S5005; Ricon S5010; Ricon S5510; Ricon S5505; Ricon S2010.
Report filed by Ricon Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14E010000Received . 356 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon Corporation is recalling certain S series and K series wheelchair lifts manufactured January 1, 2013, through January 4, 2014, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable. The affected model numbers start with S2003, S2005, S2010, S5505, S5510, K2010, K5505, or K5510 and all of the model numbers end with a 'B' to denote being equipped with an armored pendant cord. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ricon will notify the affected vehicles manufacturers, and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. This recall is an expansion of 13E-001.
Products named: Ricon S5510; Ricon S2005; Ricon K5505; Ricon S2010; Ricon S2003; Ricon K5510; Ricon K2010; Ricon S5505.
Report filed by Ricon Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13E001000Received . 4,075 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon is recalling certain S series and K Series wheelchair lifts manufactured after August 1, 2006, and equipped with an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ricon will notify the affected vehicles manufacturers and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign began during February 2013. Owners may contact Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. Note: This recall supersedes recall 12E-038.
Products named: Ricon S5510; Ricon S2005; Ricon K5505; Ricon K2010; Ricon K5510; Ricon S2003; Ricon K2005; Ricon S2010; Ricon S5505.
Report filed by Ricon Corporation. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12E037000Received . 889 units.
Equipment
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon is recalling the egress window handles of certain Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus egress window sets manufactured April 1, 2010, through October 31, 2010, sold and installed as original equipment for various transit buses. The composition of the material used to cast the handles is incorrect resulting in embrittlement of the handle and a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event the egress window fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ricon notified the affected vehicle manufacturers in October 2012 and are providing replacement handles to the vehicle manufacturers. The vehicle manufacturers will remedy the affected transit buses free of charge. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or Ricon at 1-818-267-3001 for more information.
Products named: Ricon 3-Minute Urban Window Set.
Report filed by RICON CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
09E061000Received . 3,367 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon is recall certain s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts manufactured between september 2007 and october 2009, sold as original equipment for various specialty vehicles and sold through aftermarket sales. Due to a problem in the software that controls the lifts up function, if the switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. The continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. Ricon will notify owners who purchased the affected lifts as aftermarket or replacement equipment. The lifts will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2010. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Products named: Ricon K2010-L; Ricon K5503-L; Ricon S2003-L; Ricon S2005-L; Ricon S5510-L; Ricon S5505-L; Ricon K2005-L; Ricon K5505-L; Ricon S2010-L; Ricon S5503-L; Ricon K2003-L.
Report filed by RICON CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
09E060000Received . 12,649 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Ricon K5505; Ricon K2003; Ricon HCL; Ricon F9A; Ricon S2005; Ricon S5503; Ricon F9T; Ricon F9T-F; Ricon K2005; Ricon K2010; Ricon K5503; Ricon S2003, and 2 more.
Report filed by RICON CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
08E046000Received . 1,034 units.
Seats
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ricon is recalling 1,034 vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases, models r1209, r1209-l, and r1209-e, produced between january 1, 2006, and may 14, 2007, sold in the aftermarket and installed as original equipment in certain full size vans. There is a possibility of a poor (cold) weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The seat occupant may be injured should the seat base pin break.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Ricon will notify owners who purchased the affected bases as aftermarket or replacement equipment. The recall is expected to begin during august 2008. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or ricon at 818-267-3000.
Products named: Ricon R1209-L (Seatbase); Ricon R1209-E (Seatbase); Ricon R1209 (Seatbase).
Report filed by RICON CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number RSB105.A.
07E097000Received . 13,093 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Ricon S2005; Ricon K2003; Ricon K1200; Ricon K5505; Ricon S5510; Ricon S1200; Ricon K5510; Ricon K5503; Ricon K2010; Ricon K2005; Ricon S5505; Ricon S5503, and 2 more.
Report filed by RICON CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
07E095000Received . 23,241 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Ricon K5505; Ricon S2005; Ricon S5510; Ricon K1200; Ricon K2003; Ricon S5505; Ricon K2010; Ricon K2005; Ricon S2010; Ricon S5503; Ricon S1200; Ricon K5503, and 2 more.
Report filed by RICON CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
06E101000Received . 5,594 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The wheelchair occupant will feel his/her wheelchair moving upward causing occupant to begin to tilt backward.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Ricon K2005; Ricon S5505; Ricon S5503; Ricon S2010; Ricon S2003; Ricon K5510; Ricon K5503; Ricon K2010; Ricon K5505; Ricon S2005; Ricon S5510; Ricon K2003.
Report filed by RICON CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
06E085000Received . 98 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain vmi/ricon 1200, 2000, and 5500 series wheelchair lifts manufactured between june 12 and july 1, 2005, installed as original equipment on certain speciality vehicles. The vertical support arms were improperly welded which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Vmi will notify owners and replace both vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked. The recall began on may 6, 2006. Owners may contact vmi's technical support department at 800-348-8267.
Products named: Ricon 5500; Ricon 2000; Ricon 1200.
Report filed by VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC.
06E008000Received . 588 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Ricon Klearvue (S Series); Ricon Klearvue (K Series); Ricon Wheelchair Lift.
Report filed by RICON CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Counts
| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 16 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Products in the campaigns
The product names in the NHTSA file.
- S551010
- S20059
- S20109
- S55059
- K20106
- K55056
- S20036
- K20055
- K55105
- K20034
- K55034
- S55034
- S50053
- S50103
- K-Series Wheelchair Lift2
- K12002
- R1209 (Seatbase)2
- R1209-E (Seatbase)2
- R1209-L (Seatbase)2
- S-Series Wheelchair Lift2
- S12002
- Wheelchair Lift2
- 12001
- 20001
- 3-Minute Urban Window Set1
- 55001
- F9A1
- F9T1
- F9T-F1
- HCL1
The list shows 30 of 40 product names.
Official channels
- NHTSA recall lookupNHTSA shows the recalls of a child seat, a tire or equipment by brand and model.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
Cite this page
Recall Register. Ricon: equipment recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/ricon/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
Manufacturers in the recall file: Ricon Corporation; Gillig LLC; VANTAGE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, LLC.
The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- Which Ricon products do the campaigns name?
- The NHTSA records have 40 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is:
S5510
- How many units does a Ricon equipment campaign have?
- The median Ricon campaign has 3,367 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.
- Which component do the Ricon campaigns name most often?
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility, in 16 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.