Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #13V256000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V256000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Affecting model year 2006-2007 mid bus csd-7450r-c buses manufactured september 11, 2006, through october 25, 2007 and equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable Includes 17 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2007 mid bus csd-7450r-c buses manufactured september 11, 2006, through october 25, 2007 and equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable

Defect Summary

Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 mid bus csd-7450r-c buses manufactured september 11, 2006, through october 25, 2007 and equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Collins will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to their mid bus dealer where it will be inspected. if needed, ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2013. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 424, or ricon at 1-800-322-2884.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V256000
Report Received Date: 2013-06-20T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Collins bus corporation (collins) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 mid bus csd-7450r-c buses manufactured september 11, 2006, through october 25, 2007 and equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Collins will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to their mid bus dealer where it will be inspected. if needed, ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2013. owners may contact collins at 1-800-533-1850 ext. 424, or ricon at 1-800-322-2884.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V256000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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