NHTSA Recall 12V569000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V569000; Date: Dec. 7, 2012
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Coach & Equipment Metro-lite; 2009 Coach & Equipment Metro-lite; 2006 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2007 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2008 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2009 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2010 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2011 Coach & Equipment Phoenix; 2012 Coach & Equipment Phoenix
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp.
Affected Units:: 337
Recall Summary:
Coach and equipment is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 phoenix transit buses manufactured August 2006, through November 2012; and 2007 and 2009 metro lite transit buses manufactured January 2007, through December 2009. These buses are equipped with ricon manufactured wheelchair lifts which have an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
How to Fix:
Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of coach and equipment mfg corp. Ricon will notify the affected owners and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign began on December 11, 2012. Owners may contact coach and equipment mfg corp at 1-800-946-7513 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Recall 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.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 12, 2012
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