Recall 13V379 covers 1 Ddt Portable Classroom trailer with a wheelchair-lift cable that can contact a power lug. Ddt provides the cover kit free.
Ddt is recalling 1 Portable Classroom trailer under recall 13V379 because the armored pendant cable for the Ricon wheelchair lift can sit where it does not clear the lift. If the cable contacts the power lug without a proper nonconductive cover, a short circuit can start a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Ricon wheelchair lift on the Ddt Portable Classroom trailer is the platform that raises and lowers a wheelchair between the ground and the trailer floor. The pendant cable is the control cable for that lift, and the optional armored covering is meant to protect the cable from damage during use.
On the recalled trailer, the armored pendant cable is positioned too close to the wheelchair lift path. As the lift moves, the cable does not clear the lift as designed. That creates interference where the cable and lift occupy the same space, instead of letting the lift travel freely.
There is no warning sign before failure. Before using the lift, look for the armored cable sitting in the lift's path or rubbing against moving parts, but the recall filing does not identify a driver warning light, sound, or other advance symptom.
Who's affected?
| Ddt Portable Classroom | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
The model name narrows the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A lift cable that touches the power lug can create a short circuit and start a fire when the lug cover is missing or installed wrong. Check whether your Portable Classroom is included, avoid using the lift until the cover kit is installed, and keep the cable clear of the lift area. Repair will be free at any franchised Ddt dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your Ddt Portable Classroom trailer is included in this recall.
- Confirm whether Ddt already sent the supplemental cover kit and instructions for recall number 13V379.
- Contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 to request the free supplemental cover kit and instructions that keep the armored lift cable from contacting the power lug.
- Keep the wheelchair lift out of service until the cable clearance and nonconductive cover are corrected.
- Bring the recall notice and kit instructions to the service technician before the lift is inspected or repaired.
What happens at the repair
At this stage, the remedy is direct customer handling, not a dealer appointment. Ddt has contacted the customer and is supplying a supplemental cover kit and instructions for the Ricon wheelchair lift, free of charge. The kit addresses the armored pendant cable position so it clears the lift during use. If Ddt opens a dealer repair for this campaign, that recall repair will be free once available. For help with the kit, contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or recall.admin@wabtec.com.
Timeline
| August 16, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| August 23, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V379?
Recall 13V379 covers 1 Ddt Portable Classroom trailer equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift and optional armored pendant cable. The cable can contact the lift power lug if it does not clear the lift, creating a short-circuit fire risk. Ddt is providing a supplemental cover kit and instructions for free.
What should I do if my Ddt Portable Classroom is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm the trailer is included in recall 13V379. If it is, use the supplemental cover kit and instructions provided by Ddt, or contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 for recall support. The remedy is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Ddt is providing the supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge for recall 13V379. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to remedy the defect at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an electrical short circuit. If the armored pendant cable contacts the wheelchair lift power lug without a proper nonconductive cover, the circuit can short. Confirm the recall status and complete the free cover-kit remedy before regular lift use.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V379000 |
|---|---|
| Ddt customer service | 1-800-322-2884 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V379 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V379000 |
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 →