Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
Defect Summary
Starcraft bus is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 allstar buses manufactured november 2006, through july 2012. the affected buses are equipped with a ricon manufactured wheelchair lift which may have 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.
Safety Consequence
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Starcraft will notify owners and direct them to contact ricon. ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit with instructions, free of charge. the recall began during june 2013. owners may contact starcraft at 1-800-348-7440 or ricon at 1-818-267-3000. starcraft's recall campaign number is 12e-017.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Starcraft Bus or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 13V199000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V199000?
NHTSA recall 13V199000 was issued by Starcraft Bus on May 14, 2013. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 169 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Starcraft Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V199000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12E-017. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.