The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V083000·Announced 2013-02-28

Supreme Recalls 2009-2010 Startrans MFSAB School Buses with Wheelchair Lifts

Supreme is recalling 2009-2010 Startrans MFSAB school buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a potential fire hazard from an armored cable.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Supreme Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Startrans MFSAB school buses equipped with Ricon-manufactured wheelchair lifts that have an optional armored pendant cable. The recall involves 4 vehicles.

The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable contacts the power lug and lacks a nonconductive cover or has an improperly installed cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Ricon will conduct the recall on behalf of Supreme. Ricon will notify affected owners and provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began on March 8, 2013. Owners may contact Supreme at 1-877-258-1391 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.

The recalled product

Product
STARTRANS MFSAB
Brand
STARTRANS
Manufacturer
Supreme Corporation
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MFSAB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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