Safety Recall NHTSA · 14E010000 Reported March 27, 2014

Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit

Ricon Corporation · N/A · 356 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14E010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
356
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 27, 2014
Completion Rate
66.01

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 14E010000 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 14E010000

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

What is recall 14E010000?

NHTSA recall 14E010000 was issued by Ricon Corporation on March 27, 2014. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 356 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 14E010000 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.