Defect Description For Recall
Trans Tech Bus (Trans Tech) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2014 Student Safety Transporter And Roadstar And 2008-2014 Student Transporter Aero School Buses Manufactured January 1, 2007, Through September 1, 2014, And Equipped With Certain Model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, And S5510 Wheelchair Lifts Manufactured By Ricon Corporation. The Platform Side Plate Of The Affected Wheelchair Lifts May Crack.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANS TECH
Model Of Vehicle
STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
14V628000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
If The Platform Side Plates Crack, The Lift Platform Can Separate From The Lift And Come To Rest Against The Vehicle’S Lift Door. When The Doors Are Opened, The Platform May Fall Out, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Lift Operator.
Fix Defect
Trans Tech Has Notified Owners And Ricon Will Supply Supplemental Platform Support Bumpers. Any Platform That Has Already Started Cracking Will Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In November 2014. Owners May Contact Trans Tech Customer Service At 1-845-988-2333 Or Ricon Customer Service At 1-800-322-2884.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Start Of Manufacture
20070101
End Of Manufacture
20140901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
188
Date Owners Notified
20141101
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Date Report Received
20141007