Defect Description For Recall
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2016 Trans Tech Student Safety Trasnporter (Sst) And St Aero School Buses Manufactured From January 2, 2014, Through January 1, 2016, And Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts By Ricon. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack. Additionally, The 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
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V365000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Platform Side Plates Crack Or The Platform Mounting Fails From Out-Of-Position Bearings, The Lift Platform Can Separate From The Lift And Come To Rest Against The Vehicle’S Lift Door. When The Vehicle’S Doors Are Opened, The Platform May Fall Onto The Lift Operator, Increasing Their Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Transportation Collaborative Will Notify Owners, And Ricon Dealers 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 June 28, 2016. Owners May Contact Transportation Collaborative Customer Service At 1-845-988-0419.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140102
End Of Manufacture
20160101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
78
Date Owners Notified
20160628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160526