2005 Startrans Senator
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 Startrans Senator. Newest first.
Startrans IS recalling certain model year 2001 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between october 15, 2001 and september 24, 2009, equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
Startrans will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by either startrans or luminator free of charge. please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. the safety recall IS expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or startrans at 1-574-642-0811.
Startrans IS recalling 4,409 my 2004-2008 senator and candidate shuttle buses built on ford or chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
Remedy
Startrans IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or startrans at 877-258-1392.
Startrans IS recalling 4,409 my 2004-2008 senator and candidate shuttle buses built on ford or chevrolet chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the anti-stow interlock may not detect the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Remedy
Startrans IS working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or startrans at 877-258-1392.
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