The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V299000·Announced 2013-07-08

Ameritrans E-Series Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Fire Risk

TMC Group is recalling 2006-2013 Ameritrans E-Series buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential fire hazard resulting from a short circuit, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire risk.

Plain-English summary

TMC Group, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Ameritrans E-Series buses manufactured between August 1, 2006, and July 31, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift featuring an optional armored pendant cable.

The armored cable may be positioned in a way that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable contacts the power lug and lacks a proper nonconductive cover, a short circuit may occur, potentially resulting in a fire.

Ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. A notice was mailed to owners via certified mail on July 5, 2013. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
AMERITRANS E-SERIES
Brand
AMERITRANS
Manufacturer
TMC Group, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — 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)

  • E-SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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