Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp. | NHTSA Recall #14V228000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V228000 by Coach And Equipment Mfg. Corp.. Affecting model year 2013 metro lite transit buses manufactured may 2013 through june 2013 and phoenix transit buses manufactured march 2013 through april 2013 and equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable Includes 37 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 metro lite transit buses manufactured may 2013 through june 2013 and phoenix transit buses manufactured march 2013 through april 2013 and equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable

Defect Summary

Coach and equipment mfg. Corp. (coach and equipment) is recalling certain model year 2013 metro lite transit buses manufactured may 2013 through june 2013 and phoenix transit buses manufactured march 2013 through april 2013 and equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series wheelchair lifts, with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Coach and equipment will notify owners, and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in june 2014. owners may contact coach and equipment customer service at 1-315-536-2321 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V228000
Report Received Date: 2014-05-01T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift armored pendant cable shortcircuit
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 37

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Coach and equipment mfg. Corp. (coach and equipment) is recalling certain model year 2013 metro lite transit buses manufactured may 2013 through june 2013 and phoenix transit buses manufactured march 2013 through april 2013 and equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series wheelchair lifts, 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: Coach and equipment will notify owners, and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in june 2014. owners may contact coach and equipment customer service at 1-315-536-2321 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

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

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SID: row-gmr3.y8mp.irs7
NHTSA ID: 14V228000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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