Safety Recall NHTSA · 21E068000 Reported July 23, 2021

Outer barrier malfunction/fmvss 403

Q: What is recall 21E068000?

NHTSA recall 21E068000 was issued by Ricon Corporation on July 23, 2021. It addresses: Outer barrier malfunction/fmvss 403. The recall affects approximately 1,877 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment Adaptive/mobility 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 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · 1,877 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21E068000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ricon Corporation

Component

Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Vehicles Affected

1,877

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

July 23, 2021

Completion Rate

7.51

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

If the wheelchair lift's outer barrier cannot withstand the minimum amount of force, it can increase the risk of injury to lift occupants.

Corrective Action

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.

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 21E068000 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 21E068000

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

What is recall 21E068000?

NHTSA recall 21E068000 was issued by Ricon Corporation on July 23, 2021. It addresses: Outer barrier malfunction/fmvss 403. The recall affects approximately 1,877 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment Adaptive/mobility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ricon Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21E068000 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.