Recall 13V299000: 2006–2013 Ameritrans E-Series
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 8, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 4
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Ameritrans E-Series
- 2007 Ameritrans E-Series
- 2008 Ameritrans E-Series
- 2009 Ameritrans E-Series
- 2010 Ameritrans E-Series
- 2011 Ameritrans E-Series
- 2012 Ameritrans E-Series
- 2013 Ameritrans E-Series
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V299000
- Manufacturer
- TMC Group, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 5, 2013
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology