Vehicle recallDVSA
Vapor Ricon S-Series Wheelchair Lift and K-Series Wheelchair Lift recalled over a safety defect
Under certain conditions the platform lift motor could remain energised and move unintentionally despite the lift operator commanding the lift to stop increasing the risk of injury to the lift occupant or others in the vicinity.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
S-Series Wheelchair Lift
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 01/01/2024 – 23/06/2026
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- Lift recall
K-Series Wheelchair Lift
- Build dates
- 01/01/2024 – 23/06/2026
- Manufacturer reference
- Lift recall
What to do now
The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Vapor Ricon S-Series Wheelchair Lift and K-Series Wheelchair Lift.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
Repairs and costs
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.
If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/303). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Under certain conditions the platform lift motor could remain energised and move unintentionally despite the lift operator commanding the lift to stop increasing the risk of injury to the lift occupant or others in the vicinity.
Defect
Under certain conditions the platform lift motor could remain energised and move unintentionally despite the lift operator commanding the lift to stop increasing the risk of injury to the lift occupant or others in the vicinity.
Remedy
Install two diodes within the lift electrical system wiring to prevent voltage from a failed contactor maintaining a closed condition and to ensure proper de-energisation of the motor contactor when the operator commands the lift to stop.
Models
S-Series Wheelchair Lift, K-Series Wheelchair Lift
Open the DVSA notice
Questions
Why are Vapor Ricon S-Series Wheelchair Lift and K-Series Wheelchair Lift being recalled?
The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Vapor Ricon S-Series Wheelchair Lift and K-Series Wheelchair Lift. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.