BUICK APOLLO 2009: EQUIPMENT
| Make : BUICK | Model : APOLLO | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2007-01-01 - 2012-12-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V580000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-01-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-12-10 | Date Added to Database: 2012-12-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Glaval Bus | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 704 | ||
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Summary:
Glaval Bus is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 transit buses, models: Entourage, Sport, Universal, Titan, Titan II, Apollo, Primetime, and Concord; and manufactured January 1, 2007, through December 3, 2012. The buses are equipped with a Ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which has 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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
Glaval Bus will notify owners and direct them to contact Ricon. Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall campaign began on January 23, 2013. Owners may contact Glaval Bus at 1-574-262-2212 or Ricon at 1-818-267-3000. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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