Report Receipt Date: FEB 28, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V083000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4

Manufacturer: Supreme Corporation


SUMMARY:
Supreme Corporation (Supreme) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Startrans MFSAB school buses equipped with Ricon manufactured wheelchair lifts which have an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur 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.