EquipmentRecall 13V-296 · 2013 Ameritrans M2 Series
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. recall 13V-296 covers 1 2013 Ameritrans M2 Series for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 5, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V296000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
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
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2012 to June 25, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Wheelchair Lift Cable May Short CircuitNHTSA