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Recalls for
2007 Startrans Sentinel Bus
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2 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER
Posted on: 2011-04-12DescriptionStartrans is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 transit buses equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing.
ConsequenceIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective ActionStartrans will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 18, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or startrans at 1- 877-258-1391.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2013-02-28
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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. The recall began on march 8, 2013. Owners may contact supreme at 1-800-642-4889 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.