RICON RICON S5510 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
RICON S5510
Brand
RICON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Ricon Corporation is recalling certain RICON S5510 equipment due to equipment adaptive/mobility issues. 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 i.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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