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NHTSARecalled Jul 8, 2013 · #13V299000

Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

TMC Group, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Ameritrans E-Series buses manufactured August 1, 2006, through July 31, 2012. These buses are equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. 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.

Product details

Product
Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
TMC Group, Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Ameritrans
UPCs

What you should do

Ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. A notice to owners was mailed by certified mail on July 5, 2013. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

View the official CPSC notice