TCI Dw6159Rlsst (2010) – 13V294000

Defect Description For Recall

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) Is Recalling One Model Year 2010 Transtech Dw6159Rlsst And One Model Year 2012 Transtech Sc159Dsfp600 School Buses Equipped With A Ricon Wheelchair Lift With An Optional Armored Pendant Cable. The Armored Cable May Be Positioned Such That It Does Not Clear The Wheelchair Lift.

Make Of Vehicle

TCI

Model Of Vehicle

DW6159RLSST

Year

2010

Recall Campaign Number

13V294000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

TCI Will Notify Owners And Ricon Will Send Owners A Supplemental Cover Kit And Installation InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. This Recall Campaign Began On July 22, 2013. Owners May Contact Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884 Or By E-Mail At Recall.Admin@Wabtec.Com.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Transportation Collaborative, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2

Date Owners Notified

20130722

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Transportation Collaborative, Inc.

Date Report Received

20130705

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard