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Campaign 13V067 Posted February 28, 2013 1,858 units

2006-2012 Startrans Bus Recall 13V067: Lift Cable Defect

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V067 affects 1,858 2006-2012 Startrans transit buses for a wheelchair-lift cable fire risk. Ricon provides the cover kit free.

Startrans is recalling 1,858 2006-2012 Senator Hd, President, and Trolley transit buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts. An optional armored pendant cable can contact the power lug at the base of the lift, causing a short circuit and fire risk; the dealer repair will be free once Startrans makes it available.

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What's wrong?

The recalled 2006-2012 Startrans buses use a Ricon wheelchair lift to raise and lower passengers between the ground and the bus floor. On buses equipped with the optional armored pendant cable, that cable carries the lift control wiring and needs a clear path as the lift moves.

The issue is an installation problem with the pendant cable. On affected buses, the cable was installed so it does not clear the wheelchair lift, or it was left without the right protective cover. In other cases, the cover was installed incorrectly. That leaves the cable exposed to moving lift parts, where it can be rubbed, pinched, or pulled out of position during lift use.

There is no warning sign before failure. An operator is not given a reliable early signal that the cable routing or cover is wrong before the lift is used.

Who's affected?

The scope spans Startrans bus lines across the 2006-2012 model years, all tied to adaptive or mobility equipment.

2011 Startrans Senator Hd Equipment adaptive/mobility
2007 Startrans President Equipment adaptive/mobility
2008 Startrans Senator Equipment adaptive/mobility
2012 Startrans Senator Hd Equipment adaptive/mobility
2011 Startrans President Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected1,858

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?

A wheelchair lift cable that contacts the power lug at the lift base can short circuit and start a fire. Keep passengers clear of the lift area until the vehicle is checked, and schedule the recall work soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Startrans dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2012 Startrans Senator Hd, President, Senator, Candidate, C2, S2, Trolley, Sentinel Bus, or PS2 is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for a Startrans or Ricon owner notice if you have not received one, then use recall number 13V067 when you call.
  3. Contact Startrans customer service at 1-800-642-4889 with questions about the free Ricon supplemental cover kit.
  4. Schedule the wheelchair-lift pendant-cable cover service that keeps the cable away from the power lug at the base of the lift.
  5. Avoid using the wheelchair lift until the cable cover kit is installed and the cable path is confirmed clear.

What happens at the repair

Ricon is handling the recall work for affected Startrans buses. The remedy is a supplemental cover kit for the wheelchair lift pendant cable, with installation instructions provided at no charge. The recall began on March 8, 2013, but the source does not list a current dealer repair status for campaign 13V067. Once the repair path is open for your VIN, the final dealer remedy is free. Ask the Startrans service desk or Ricon contact line how the cover kit is supplied and installed for your bus.

Timeline

February 28, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
March 8, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V067?

Recall 13V067 covers 1,858 2006-2012 Startrans transit buses equipped with Ricon wheelchair lifts and an optional armored pendant cable. The cable installation can let it contact the power lug at the lift base, causing a short circuit and fire risk. Ricon provides the supplemental cover kit and instructions for free.

What should I do if my 2006-2012 Startrans Senator Hd, President, Senator, Candidate, C2, S2, Trolley, Sentinel Bus, or PS2 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 13V067. If it is, contact a franchised Startrans service location and reference recall 13V067. The remedy is a supplemental cover kit and installation instructions supplied by Ricon for free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. The recall remedy is free. Ricon conducts the repair program for Startrans and provides the supplemental cover kit and instructions at no charge to owners under recall 13V067.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire. On affected Startrans buses, the armored pendant cable for the Ricon wheelchair lift can contact the power lug at the lift base, creating a short circuit. The free remedy adds the proper supplemental cover and instructions.

What if I bought this Startrans bus used?

The free recall remedy still follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2006-2012 Startrans bus is included, then reference recall 13V067 when you contact the service desk.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V067000
Startrans customer service1-800-642-4889
NHTSA recall #13V067
NHTSA recall # (full)13V067000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →