November 22, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23E091000
Lift Threshold Warning Lights Insufficient
Beacons that do not provide proper illumination may be less visible to wheelchair lift users, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E091
Manufacturer Ricon Corporation
Components EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 5,321
Summary
Ricon Corporation (Ricon) is recalling certain Threshold Warning System Kits (TWS) with part number RI32885, designed for use with Ricon Baylift and Mirage Series wheelchair lifts. The red beacon lighting on the TWS may not be bright enough. As such, these kits fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 403, “Platform Lift Systems.”
Remedy
Ricon will replace the TWS kits, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
November 22, 2023
Manufacturer: Ricon
Product: Threshold Warning System Kit PN RI32885
Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination
Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision.:
In late August 2023, Ricon was notified by one of its OEM customers that an analysis of the Threshold Warning Kit used in one of its platform lift models suggested that the beacon used in the kit did not meet the 20 candela minimum requirement provided in FMVSS 403, S6.1.4. After receiving this information, Ricon contacted the supplier of the lighting beacon to investigate the concern. Ricon also contacted the third-party conducting the analysis of the Threshold Warning Kit on behalf of the OEM to understand its testing process and methodologies. The beacon supplier informed Ricon that the beacon is rated to “2 mean spherical candle power”. Following receipt of this information, in September – early October 2023, Ricon investigated further to understand whether any revisions or changes to the specifications of the beacon had occurred since in December 2022, the same third-party facility used by the OEM had provided Ricon with a compliance analysis indicating that the same beacon used in the same Threshold Warning Kit exceeded the candela requirements.
In light of these conflicting results, between mid to late October, Ricon conducted additional analysis of the candela values of the beacon. Samples of the beacon were taken from Ricon’s facilities and were also provided to the lighting supplier and to the third-party facility for their separate assessments of the candela values. The lighting supplier’s report was provided in late October 2023, but did not provide a light intensity measurement in candelas as needed. In early November 2023, Ricon again requested information from the third-party conducting the original compliance assessment on its testing procedures and methodologies as well as to explain why the beacon evaluated in the December 2022 test report indicated it met the light intensity requirements. In this time frame, Ricon’s investigation also found that the lamps it had sourced for use in the beacon had been certified to meet FMVSS 108 and designed for use in heavy vehicle applications which further suggested to Ricon there was likely an issue with the process by which the beacon was evaluated instead of with the beacon itself.
Additional analysis of the beacon by the supplier, Ricon and the third-party continued into mid-November with each indicating inconsistent light intensity results. Despite these inconsistent results, on November 17, 2023, Ricon determined that the beacon contained in the threshold warning signal system does not meet the light intensity requirements of FMVSS 403, S6.1.4. Ricon is not aware of any reports of injury potentially related to this issue.
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| THRESHOLD WARNING KIT | RI32885 | |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23E091-7429.pdf 646.725KB
Miscellaneous Document – Chronology
RMISC-23E091-5454.pdf 123.693KB
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23E091-7901.PDF 225.081KB
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Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23E-091
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Ricon Corporation
Submission Date : NOV 22, 2023
NHTSA Recall No. : 23E-091
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Ricon Corporation
Address : 1135 Aviation Place
San Fernando CA 91340-1460
Company phone : 818-267-3000
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 5,321
Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Equipment Information :
Brand / Trade 1 : RICON
Model : Threshold Warning System Kit PN RI32885
Part No. : TWS Kit PN RI32885
Size : NR
Function : Wheelchair Lift
Descriptive Information : Threshold Warning Kit PN RI32885 used with Ricon Baylift, (RISSBF3760-1R,
-2R & -3R) and Mirage (F9TF; F9TH and F10XF) series Wheelchair Lifts produced
between May 7, 2012 (the effective date of the threshold warning signal
requirements in FMVSS 403) and 11/15/2023.
Production Dates : MAY 07, 2012 – NOV 15, 2023
Description of Noncompliance :
Description of the
Noncompliance :
Ricon supplies a remotely mounted (i.e. not mounted directly to lift), Threshold
Warning System Kit PN RI32885 for the lift models listed in this report. The
Threshold Warning Kit uses an assembly that contains two beacons, one that
mounts directly above the doorway where the lift operates and one that is
mounted at the discretion of the vehicle manufacturer and serves as a
supplemental beacon to enhance the visibility of the platform. The kit also uses
a compliant audible warning signal. The light intensity of the red beacons in
this kit does not comply with the minimum light requirement of 20 candelas as
specified in FMVSS 403, section S6.1.4.
FMVSS 1 : 403 – Platform lift systems
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : While the beacons used in the Threshold Warning System Kit illuminate as
designed and the audible warning signal operates as required, a warning
beacon light that displays below the minimum level of candelas may be less
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visible to users located near an out of position platform lift and may increase
the risk of injury.
Description of the Cause : Threshold Warning System Kit PN RI32885 contains two red beacons. Each
beacon is configured with two incandescent bulbs. Ricon has determined that
the wattage rating of the bulbs is not sufficient to produce the minimum light
intensity of 20 candela specified in FMVSS 403, section S6.1.4.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
An audible warning occurs while beacon is flashing to alert lift operator and
occupant.
Involved Components :
Component Name : LIGHT ASSY,THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM
Component Description : Light, Red, 24V Rectangular, Two Bulb
Component Part Number : Ricon PN RI32853; Peterson PN M138R-24V
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Peterson Manufacturing
Address : 4200 E. 135th Street
Grandview Montana 64030
Country : United States
Chronology :
A Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination Document is attached to this report.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Ricon will notify its vehicle manufacturer customers as to the Threshold
Warning System Kit PN RI32885 red beacon intensity noncompliance
presented by this issue and Ricon will take steps to remedy the units in the
field.
How Remedy Component Differs New Threshold Warning System Kits will incorporate a new red beacon
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from Recalled Component : assembly that will comply with the minimum candela requirements of
S6.1.4.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
Ricon anticipates that a production change will be implemented by
January 2024 or sooner. Production shipments with the noncompliant
threshold warning signal beacon ceased on November 15, 2023.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : MCI
SERVICE PARTS, INC.
Address : 7001 Universal Coach Dr
Louisville KY 40258
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : PREVOST CAR (U.S.) INC
Address : 201 South Avenue
South Plainfield NJ 07080
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : VOLVO GROUP MEXICO, S.A DE C.V.
Address : FRACC. EX RANCO LACADEN
TULTITLAN,ESTADO DE MEXICO, MX C.P54900, MX 00
Country : MX
Company Phone : NR
Name : MTB Transit Solutions
Address : 8170 Lawson Rd
Milton, ON 00 L9T 5C4
Country : CA
Company Phone : NR
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Name : Complete Coach Works
Address : 1863 Service Ct,
Riverside CA 92507
Country : US
Company Phone : (951) 684-9585
Name : ABC BUS, INC.
Address : 17469 W Colonial Dr
Winter Garden FL 34787
Country : US
Company Phone : (800) 222-2871
Name : DATTCO INC.
Address : 131 Tuttle Rd
Middletown CT 06457
Country : US
Company Phone : (860) 635-8234
Name : DATTCO INC.
Address : 86 York Ave
Randolph MA 02368
Country : US
Company Phone : (781) 986-8305
Name : STALLION BUS
Address : 933 Motor Parkway
Hauppauge NY 11788
Country : US
Company Phone : (631) 270-3800
Name : RIDE Mobility
Address : 46147 7TH STREET
LANCASTER CA 93534
Country : US
Company Phone : 213-748-3980
Name : Setra of North America Inc
Address : 1155 Elboc Way
Winter Garden FL 34787
Country : US
Company Phone : (407) 654-6363
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Name : Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles
Address : 56616 Elk Park Dr
Elkhart IN 46516
Country : US
Company Phone : (866) 785-9191
Name : SOUTHERN TRANSIT ACCESSORIES, INC.
Address : 1319 W FAIRFIELD RD
High Point NC 27263
Country : US
Company Phone : (336) 861-4900
Name : DesignLine USA, LLC
Address : 2309 Nevada Blvd
Charlotte NC 28273
Country : US
Company Phone : (704) 494-7800
Name : FIRST TRANSIT, INC. FIRSTGROUP AMERICA,
Address : 463 COMMERCE PARK DR #114
MARIETTA GA 30060
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : CHAMPION BUS, INC.
Address : 331 GRAHAM ROAD
IMLAY CITY MI 48444
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : PREVOST CAR
Address : FRACC. EX RANCO LACADENA
TULTITLAN,ESTADO DE MEXICO, MX, C.P54900, MX 00
Country : MX
Company Phone : NR
Name : A-Z BUS SALES INC (SOUTHERN)
Address : 1900 S. RIVERSIDE AVE.
COLTON CA 92324
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
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Name : ABC BUS, INC.
Address : 1485 DALE WAY
COSTA MESA CA 92626
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : ABC BUS, INC.
Address : 1506 – 30TH STREET, N.W.
FARIBAULT MN 55021
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : GOMACO CORPORATION
Address : HWY 59 & 175
IDA GROVE IA 51445
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : DESIGNLINE USA
Address : 11435 GRANITE STREET
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : BEAVER COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Address : 131 PLEASANT DRIVE, #7
ALIQUIPPA PA 15001
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : BUSWEST
Address : 210 N EAST ST
WOODLAND CA 95776
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : CH BUS SALES
Address : 410 W TAFT -VINELAND RD
Orlando FL 32824
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
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Name : CLASSIC TROLLEY INC
Address : 836 MASON WAY
MEDFORD OR 97501
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : CT COACHWORKS LLC
Address : 9700 INDIANA AVE
Riverside CA 92503
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : DATTCO INC.
Address : 1079 N. MONTELLO STREET
BROCKTON MA 02301
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : DATTCO INC.
Address : 315 SOUTH STREET
NEW BRITAIN CT 6051
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : DOUBLE K, INC.
Address : 750 INDUSTRIAL PARK WAY
CRANDON WI 54520
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : DENVER RTD
Address : 1940 31ST STREET
DENVER CO 80216
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : ELDORADO NATIONAL CO- CALIF
Address : 9670 GALENA ST.
RIVERSIDE CA 92509
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
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Name : FIRST TRANSIT, INC. FIRSTGROUP AMERICA,
Address : 1230 N DEPOT ST
SANDUSKY OH 44870
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : FIRST TRANSIT, INC. FIRSTGROUP AMERICA,
Address : 2407 S I H35
SAN MARCOS TX 78666
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : INTERCONTINENTAL TRUCK BODY (BC), INC.
Address : 5285-192ND ST.
SURREY, BC 00 V3S 8E5
Country : CA
Company Phone : NR
Name : Intercontinental Truck Body LDT.
Address : 1806 – 11 STREET
SURREY 00 V3S 8E5
Country : CA
Company Phone : NR
Name : MCI SERVICE PARTS, INC.
Address : 1 SOUTH MONROE STREET
WILMINGTON DE 19801
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : MCI SERVICE PARTS, INC.
Address : 10850 PORTAL DRIVE
LOS ALAMITOS CA 90720
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : MCI SERVICE PARTS, INC.
Address : 1155 ELBOC WAY
WINTER GARDEN FL 34787
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
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Name : MCI SERVICE PARTS, INC.
Address : 3701 96TH. STREET SW
LAKEWOOD WA 98499
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : MCI SERVICE PARTS, INC.
Address : 520 NORTH SPRING ST.
LOUDONVILLE OH 44842
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : MCI SERVICE PARTS, INC.
Address : 6 CONNOR LANE
DEER PARK NY 11729
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : MCI SERVICE PARTS, INC.
Address : 552 WEST STUTSMAN AVENUE
PEMBINA ND 58271
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LTD (MCI)
Address : 552 WEST STUTSMAN AVENUE
PEMBINA SD 58271
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LTD (MCI)
Address : 1475 CLARENCE AVE.
WINNEPEG, MB 00 R3T 1T5
Country : CA
Company Phone : NR
Name : MIDWEST BUS CORPORATION
Address : 4675 NORTH 3RD. STREET
PHILADELPHIA PA 19140
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
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Name : MIDWEST BUS CORPORATION
Address : 1930 WEST STEWART STREET
OWOSSO MI 48867
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : NEW FLYER OF AMERICA INC. D.B.A. NEW FLY
Address : 214 5TH AVE. SOUTH WEST
CROOKSTON MN 56716
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : PAUL REVERE TRANSPORTATION, L.L.C.
Address : 65 GERARD STREET
BOSTON MA 02119
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : PREVOST CAR
Address : 260 BANKER ROAD
PLATTSBURGH NY 12901
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : PREVOST PARTS PREVOST CAR INC.
Address : 31 AREA DEVELOPMENT DRIVE
PLATTSBURGH NY 12901
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : PREVOST PARTS PREVOST CAR INC.
Address : 1910 SOUTH 344th
FEDERAL WAY WA 98003
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : PREVOST PARTS PREVOST CAR INC.
Address : 3384 DE FOREST CIRCLE
MIRA LOMA CA 91752
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
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Name : SETRA OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Address : 6012-B HIGH POINT ROAD
GREENSBORO NC 27407
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : THE AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC
Address : 7001 UNIVERSAL COACH DRIVE
LOUISVILLE KY 40258
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : SODERHOLM SALES & LEASING, INC.
Address : 25 AUPUNI ST
HILO HI 96720
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : THE AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC
Address : 1669 SHOP STREET
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CA 96150
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : THOMAS BUS SALES OF IA
Address : 1320 SOUTH SECOND ST.
CLINTON IA 52732
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
Name : TRANSIT AMERICA SERVICES, INC
Address : 585 LENZEN AVE
SAN JOSE CA 95110
Country : US
Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported
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