Ricon F9t Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E060000
Manufacturer: RICON CORPORATION
Date of Owner Notification: February 1st, 2010

Defect Summary:
RICON IS RECALLING CERTAIN S SERIES, K SERIES, AND F9 SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON VARIOUS SPECIALITY VEHICLES AND SOLD THROUGH AFTERMARKET SALES. THE LIFT IS EQUIPPED WITH A RESTRAINT BELT THAT HAS AN INTERLOCK FEATURE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE LIFT FROM OPERATING IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT LATCHED. HOWEVER, IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT FULLY LATCHED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE LIFT CAN OPERATE.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE BUCKLE IS NOT FULLY LATCHED, THE LIFT CAN OPERATE AND A WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AGAINST MOVEMENT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:
EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. ALL AFFECTED LIFTS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONAL AND WARNING LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. RICON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WHO PURCHASED THE AFFECTED LIFTS AS AFTERMARKET OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR RICON AT 1-818-267-3000.

Recall Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 .