NHTSA Recall 13V296000: Equipment
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2013 Ameritrans M2 Series.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V296000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 5, 2013 |
| Owner notification | July 1, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. is recalling one model year 2013 M2-Series bus 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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Ameritrans will notify the owner and Ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. The recall began during July 2013. More information van ve obtained by contacting Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.
Notes
Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V296000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ameritrans M2 Series | 2013 |
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.