CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Wheelchair lifts on certain school buses may have platform side plates that crack, or folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large, allowing bearings to shift out of position. Either problem can cause the lift platform to separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
When the doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing the risk of injury. Owners of affected vehicles should have the lift inspected and any damaged parts replaced. Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and check the platform for cracks, and the repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can also contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419 and check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Trans Tech Bus ST Aero | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport | 201420152016 |