Defect Description For Recall
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. Is Recalling One Model Year 2013 M2-Series Bus 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
M2 SERIES
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V296000
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
Ameritrans Will Notify The Owner And Ricon Will Send The Owner A Supplemental Cover Kit And InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. The Recall Began During July 2013. More Information Van Ve Obtained By ContActing Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884 Or By E-Mail At Recall.Admin@Wabtec.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120801
End Of Manufacture
20130625
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20130701
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130705