NHTSA Recall 13V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V083000; Date: Feb. 28, 2013
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Startrans Mfsab; 2010 Startrans Mfsab
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Supreme Corporation
Affected Units:: 4
Recall Summary:
Supreme corporation (supreme) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 startrans mfsab school buses equipped with ricon manufactured wheelchair lifts which have an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
How to Fix:
Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of supreme. Ricon will notify the affected owners and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2013. Owners may contact supreme at 1-877-258-1391 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: Mar 8, 2013
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