Defect Description For Recall
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2014 Startrans Activity Bus, Azure Hybrid, Candidate, Senator, Senator Hd, Senator Ii, President, President S2, Sentinel Van, And Trolley Shuttle Buses Manufactured May 9, 2008, To August 9, 2014, Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts By Ricon. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack. Additionally, The Lifts Are Equipped With Folding Link Arms That May Have Pivot Holes That Are Too Big, Allowing The Bearings To Move Out Of Position.
Make Of Vehicle
STARTRANS
Model Of Vehicle
AZURE HYBRID
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
16V369000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Bearings Move Out Of Position, The Stowed Platform May Have Excessive Movement Resulting In Failure Of The Platform Mounting. This Failure Could Cause The Wheel Chair Lift Platform To Fall Out Of The Vehicle When The Doors Are Opened, Increasing The Risk Of Injury For The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Supreme Will Notify Owners And Advise Them To Contact Ricon, And Ricon Dealers Will Inspect The Link Arms For Damage Or For Displaced Bearings. The Platform Will Be Inspected For Cracks. Any Damaged Parts Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 29, 2016. Owners May Contact Supreme Customer Service At 1-800-642-4889 Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Supreme Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20080509
End Of Manufacture
20140809
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
759
Date Owners Notified
20160629
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Supreme Corporation
Date Report Received
20160526