# Ricon Corporation: Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move (26E038000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ricon Corporation |
| Subject | Wheelchair Lift May Inadvertently Move |
| NHTSA ID | 26E038000 |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Units potentially affected | 1220 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain S-Series and K-Series wheelchair platform lifts. The electrical contactor may fail, preventing the controls from stopping the lift. |
| Consequence | A wheelchair lift that continues to move while occupied increases the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will correct the wiring by installing two diodes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. |

## Why this score
- 1,220 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26E038000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.