Recall 13V299000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2006-2013 AMERITRANS E-SERIES
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V299000 |
| Manufacturer | TMC Group, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 [email protected].
Related Recalls for AMERITRANS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V527000 | 2015 AMERITRANS 5500 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 4 | |
| 19V158000 | 2016 AMERITRANS E225 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | |
| 16V497000 | 2014 AMERITRANS E350 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 803 | |
| 16V328000 | 2013 AMERITRANS 285 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 225 | |
| 16V398000 | 2016 AMERITRANS 285 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 | |
| 15V827000 | 2014 AMERITRANS CTV | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 26 | |
| 15V488000 | 2015 AMERITRANS 225 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 2 | |
| 14V728000 | 2014 AMERITRANS M2 SERIES | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 26 | |
| 14V786000 | 2014 AMERITRANS F330 | SUSPENSION | 4 | |
| 13V296000 | 2013 AMERITRANS M2 SERIES | EQUIPMENT | 1 |