Recall 13V-067: 2006–2012 Startrans C2, 2006–2012 Startrans Candidate and 7 more
SUPREME CORPORATION recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Feb 28, 2013, covering about 1,858 vehicles.
The problem
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Startrans Trolley, Sentinel, Senator HD, Senator, Candidate, C2, S2, PS2, and President transit buses equipped with Ricon manufactured wheelchair lifts which have an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
The risk
The cable may contact the power lug at the base of the wheel chair lift causing a short circuit that could result in a fire.
The fix
Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of Supreme. Ricon will notify the affected owners and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2013. Owners may contact Supreme at 1-800-642-4889 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SUPREME CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V067000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Startrans C2 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Startrans Candidate | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Startrans President | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Startrans PS2 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Startrans S2 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Startrans Senator | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Startrans Senator HD | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Startrans Sentinel Bus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Startrans Trolley | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V-067?
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Startrans Trolley, Sentinel, Senator HD, Senator, Candidate, C2, S2, PS2, and President transit buses equipped with Ricon manufactured wheelchair lifts which have an optional armored pendant cable. The cable may have been installed such that it doesn't clear the wheelchair lift and without a protective cover, or a misinstalled protective cover.
How is recall 13V-067 fixed?
Ricon will be conducting this recall on behalf of Supreme. Ricon will notify the affected owners and will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2013. Owners may contact Supreme at 1-800-642-4889 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.