Ricon wheel chair lifts
Defect Summary
Trans tech has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain 2009 trans tech school buses manufactured between may 1 and october 31, 2009, equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. due to a problem in the software that controls the lifts up function, if the switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Safety Consequence
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective Action
Transportation collaborative, inc. Will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on march 31, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or tci at 1-845-988-2333.
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FAQ: Recall 10V099000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V099000?
NHTSA recall 10V099000 was issued by Trans Tech Bus on March 16, 2010. It addresses: Ricon wheel chair lifts. The recall affects approximately 12 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Trans Tech Bus dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V099000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.