Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E101000 Reported December 29, 2006

Fmvss 403/wheelchair lift

Ricon Corporation · N/A · 5,594 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06E101000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Ricon Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,594
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 29, 2006

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The wheelchair occupant will feel his/her wheelchair moving upward causing occupant to begin to tilt backward.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ricon Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 06E101000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06E101000

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

What is recall 06E101000?

NHTSA recall 06E101000 was issued by Ricon Corporation on December 29, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 403/wheelchair lift. The recall affects approximately 5,594 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 06E101000 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.