The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V734000·Announced 2015-11-05

Dodgen Mobility RV Recall for Wheelchair Lift Bearing Defect

Dodgen is recalling 2006-2014 Mobility RVs with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. Pivot holes may allow bearings to move, risking platform failure and injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a wheelchair lift that could cause the platform to fall, increasing the risk of injury to the operator. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Dodgen Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Mobility RVs manufactured between January 1, 2006, and November 24, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts (models S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510) manufactured between January 1, 2006, and August 25, 2014. The affected lifts feature folding link arms with pivot holes that may be too large, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may experience excessive movement, leading to a failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheelchair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. The source notes that these vehicles were subject to a similar recall in 2014, and those that received the previous remedy are still affected by this current recall.

Dodgen will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and inspect the platform for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Dodgen customer service at 1-515-332-3755 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
DODGEN MOBILE TECH. MOBILITY RV
Brand
DODGEN
Manufacturer
Dodgen Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
8

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Model numbers (1)

  • MOBILE TECH. MOBILITY RV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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