Recall 10V204 covers 805 2007-2010 Startrans transit buses with Ricon lifts whose restraint belt appears latched. Ricon's free remedy began July 12, 2010.
Startrans is recalling 805 2007-2010 Candidate Ii, Trolley, Candidate, President, Senator, Senator Hd, and Senator Ii transit buses because the Ricon public-use lift restraint belt can look latched when the tongue is not fully engaged. If the lift operates with an occupant on the platform, the lift user can be injured; the Startrans dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2007-2010 Startrans buses use Ricon public use lifts with a restraint belt on the lift platform. The belt has a tongue and buckle, much like a seat belt, and its job is to keep the lift from moving unless the tongue is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. That latch is part of the lift's safety interlock.
On these lifts, the operator can insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. The belt then appears latched even though the latch has not secured it. In that condition, the lift can still run with an occupant on the platform, which defeats the intended restraint check.
There is no warning sign before failure. The visible problem is that the belt looks buckled, so the operator has no clear signal that the latch has not fully engaged.
Who's affected?
Spans seven Startrans bus models across the 2007-2010 model years, all involving equipment adaptive/mobility.
| 2009 Startrans Candidate Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
|---|---|
| 2007 Startrans Trolley | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Startrans Candidate | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Startrans Candidate | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Startrans President | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Startrans Trolley | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Startrans Senator | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Startrans President | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2010 Startrans Senator | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Startrans Candidate Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Startrans Candidate Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Startrans Senator | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Startrans Senator Hd | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Startrans Senator Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Startrans Senator Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Startrans Senator Ii | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2007 Startrans Senator Hd | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Startrans President | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Startrans Trolley | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2009 Startrans Senator | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Startrans Senator Hd | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2008 Startrans Candidate | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| Units affected | 805 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the lift moves while the restraint belt is not properly buckled, the lift user can be injured. Before using the lift, confirm the restraint belt is buckled and stop lift use if the belt or latch does not secure correctly. Repair will be free at any franchised Startrans dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2010 Startrans Candidate Ii, Trolley, Candidate, President, Senator, Senator Hd, or Senator Ii bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Startrans customer service or Ricon for current remedy instructions before using the Ricon public-use lift.
- Install the warning decal and use the DVD training aid so operators know the lift restraint belt must be fully latched before the platform runs.
- Reference recall number 10V204 when you call or speak with the service provider.
- Keep the lift out of passenger service until operators have the decal and training aid and can confirm the belt latch is fully engaged before each lift cycle.
What happens at the repair
For recall 10V204, Startrans worked with Ricon on the remedy for buses fitted with Ricon public use lifts. The listed remedy is a warning decal and a DVD-based training aid for lift operation, supplied through Ricon. The recall began on July 12, 2010. If the final remedy is still open for your bus, the dealer remedy is free once available. Ask the Startrans service desk to confirm the Ricon lift remedy has been completed and documented for your VIN.
Timeline
| May 10, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 12, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V204?
Recall 10V204 covers 805 2007-2010 Startrans Candidate Ii, Trolley, Candidate, President, Senator, Senator Hd, and Senator Ii buses fitted with Ricon public-use lifts. The lift restraint belt can look latched without being fully locked, allowing the lift to operate with an occupant on the platform.
What should I do if my 2007-2010 Startrans Candidate Ii, Trolley, Candidate, President, Senator, Senator Hd, or Senator Ii is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V204. If it is, contact a Startrans service contact or Ricon to get the recall remedy, which includes a warning decal and DVD-based training aid for the lift restraint belt.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 10V204, Startrans worked with Ricon, and Ricon provides the warning decal and DVD-based training aid for affected public-use lifts.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is lift-user injury. If the restraint belt tongue is inserted without fully engaging the buckle latch, the belt can appear secured while the lift still operates with an occupant on the platform.
What if I bought this Startrans bus used?
The recall still follows the bus, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Startrans bus is included, then reference recall 10V204 when you contact Startrans service support or Ricon about the lift restraint belt remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V204000 |
|---|---|
| Startrans customer service | 1-818-267-3000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V204 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V204000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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