Supreme Corporation is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Startrans Trolley
— Recall Campaign #13V067000
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Startrans Trolley, Sentinel, Senator HD, Senator, Candidate, C2, S2, PS2, and President transit buses 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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,858 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V067000
| Manufacturer: | Supreme Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 28, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V067000 |
| Units affected: | 1,858 |
- Description:
- Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Startrans Trolley, Sentinel, Senator HD, Senator, Candidate, C2, S2, PS2, and President transit buses 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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 1-800-642-4889 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
- 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.