Transportation Collaborative, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V294000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V294000 by Transportation Collaborative, Inc.. Includes 2 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Transportation collaborative, inc. (tci) is recalling one model year 2010 transtech dw6159rlsst and one model year 2012 transtech sc159dsfp600 school buses equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Tci will notify owners and ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and installation instructions free of charge. this recall campaign began on july 22, 2013. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V294000

Manufacturer: Transportation Collaborative, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2013-07-05T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Transportation collaborative, inc. (tci) is recalling one model year 2010 transtech dw6159rlsst and one model year 2012 transtech sc159dsfp600 school buses equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Consequence Summary: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Tci will notify owners and ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and installation instructions free of charge. this recall campaign began on july 22, 2013. owners may contact ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V294000

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