Defect Description For Recall
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transporter, St Aero, And Roadster School Buses Manufactured January 1, 2006, To April 21, 2014, And Equipped With Certain Ricon Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 Wheelchair Lifts. The Affected Lifts Are Equipped With Folding Link Arms That May Have Pivot Holes That Are Too Big, Allowing The Bearings To Move Out Of Position.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANS TECH BUS
Model Of Vehicle
STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
15V722000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Bearings Move Out Of Position, The Stowed Platform May Have Excessive Movement Resulting In Failure Of The Platform Mounting. This Failure Could Cause The Wheel Chair Lift Platform To Fall Out Of The Vehicle When The Doors Are Opened, Increasing The Risk Of Injury For The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Transportation Collaborative Will Notify Owners, And Owners Will Inspect The Link Arms For Damage Or For Displaced Bearings. The Platform Will Be Inspected For Cracks. Any Damaged Parts Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 17, 2015. Owners May Contact Transportation Collaborative Customer Service At 1-845-988-0419, Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884. Note: These Buses And Wheelchair Lifts Were Subject To A Similar Recall In 2014. All Vehicles That Received That Recall Remedy Are Still Affected By This Recall As Well.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060101
End Of Manufacture
20140421
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
188
Date Owners Notified
20151217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151102