RICON RICON K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
RICON K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT
Brand
RICON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Ricon Corporation is recalling certain RICON K-SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFT equipment due to equipment adaptive/mobility issues. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasin.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Ricon will notify owners and dealers will replace the lift positioning input cam, free of charge. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026