The Recall Desk
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

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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