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Equipment adaptive/mobility (Ricon)

Vehicle equipment recall 06E-008. NHTSA received RICON CORPORATION’s report on Jan 25, 2006.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received RICON CORPORATION’s report on Jan 25, 2006. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

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.

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Equipment adaptive/mobility.

What should you do?

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.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 588 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Ricon Klearvue (S Series)Built from Jun 12, 2005 to Jul 1, 2005
  • Ricon Klearvue (K Series)Built from Jun 12, 2005 to Jul 1, 2005
  • Ricon Wheelchair LiftBuilt from Jun 12, 2005 to Jul 1, 2005

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by RICON CORPORATION.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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