Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E008000 Reported January 25, 2006

Wheelchair lift arm breaks

Q: What is recall 06E008000?

NHTSA recall 06E008000 was issued by Ricon Corporation on January 25, 2006. It addresses: Wheelchair lift arm breaks. The recall affects approximately 588 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ricon Corporation · N/A · 588 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06E008000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ricon Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

588

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 25, 2006

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ricon Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 06E008000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 06E008000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06E008000?

NHTSA recall 06E008000 was issued by Ricon Corporation on January 25, 2006. It addresses: Wheelchair lift arm breaks. The recall affects approximately 588 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ricon Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E008000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.