Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERITRANS
Model Of Vehicle
E-SERIES
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
13V299000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
TMC Group, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060801
End Of Manufacture
20120731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20130705
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
TMC Group, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130708