Report Receipt Date: FEB 28, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V067000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,858

Manufacturer: SUPREME CORPORATION

SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
REMEDY:
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. This recall campaign is expected to begin during March 2013. Owners may contact Supreme at 1-877-258-1391 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.