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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V299000

2007 Ameritrans E-Series | 2006 Ameritrans E-Series | 2013 Ameritrans E-Series | 2012 Ameritrans E-Series | 2008 Ameritrans E-Series | 2009 Ameritrans E-Series | 2011 Ameritrans E-Series | 2010 Ameritrans E-Series — Equipment

Published July 15, 2013 · Recall initiated: July 8, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V299000, published July 15, 2013 and initiated July 8, 2013. Recalling firm: TMC Group, Inc.; 2007 Ameritrans E-Series | 2006 Ameritrans E-Series | 2013 Ameritrans E-Series | 2012 Ameritrans E-Series | 2008 Ameritrans E-Series | 2009 Ameritrans E-Series | 2011 Ameritrans E-Series | 2010 Ameritrans E-Series — Equipment.

What's the hazard

TMC Group, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Ameritrans E-Series buses manufactured August 1, 2006, through July 31, 2012. These buses are 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.

What to do

Ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. A notice to owners was mailed by certified mail on July 5, 2013. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

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Recall details

Brand
AMERITRANS
Model
E-SERIES
Manufacturer
TMC Group, Inc.
Lot
2007 AMERITRANS E-SERIES | 2006 AMERITRANS E-SERIES | 2013 AMERITRANS E-SERIES | 2012 AMERITRANS E-SERIES | 2008 AMERITRANS E-SERIES | 2009 AMERITRANS E-SERIES | 2011 AMERITRANS E-SERIES | 2010 AMERITRANS E-SERIES
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Ameritrans E-Series | 2006 Ameritrans E-Series | 2013 Ameritrans E-Series | 2012 Ameritrans E-Series | 2008 Ameritrans E-Series | 2009 Ameritrans E-Series | 2011 Ameritrans E-Series | 2010 Ameritrans E-Series — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V299000 on July 15, 2013. Reported hazard: TMC Group, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Ameritrans E-Series buses manufactured August 1, 2006, through July 31, 2012. These buses are 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. A notice to owners was mailed by certified mail on July 5, 2013. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AMERITRANS. Model: E-SERIES.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)