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NHTSARecalled Dec 10, 2012 · #12V580000

Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, and Concord; and manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has 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 cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.

Product details

Product
Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Glaval Bus
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Glaval Bus will notify owners and direct them to contact Ricon. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall campaign began on January 23, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1-574-262-2212 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

View the official CPSC notice