NHTSA Recall 13V067000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
SUPREME CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,858 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Startrans C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V067000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 28, 2013 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V067000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Startrans C2 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Startrans Candidate | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Startrans President | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Startrans PS2 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Startrans S2 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Startrans Senator | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Startrans Senator HD | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Startrans Sentinel Bus | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Startrans Trolley | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.