Trans Tech Bus | NHTSA Recall #14V256000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V256000 by Trans Tech Bus. Affecting model year 2013 sc139dsfp500 school buses equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable Includes 6 affected units, Wheelchair Lift Armored Pendant Cable Shortcircuit, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 sc139dsfp500 school buses equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable

Defect Summary

Trans tech bus is recalling certain model year 2013 sc139dsfp500 school buses equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. the armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.

Corrective Action

Trans tech bus will notify owners and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2014. owners may contact trans tech bus customer service at 1-845-988-2333, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V256000

Manufacturer: Trans Tech Bus

Report Received Date: 2014-05-02T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair lift armored pendant cable shortcircuit

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Trans tech bus is recalling certain model year 2013 sc139dsfp500 school buses equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series wheelchair lifts 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: Trans tech bus will notify owners and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. the recall began on june 18, 2014. owners may contact trans tech bus customer service at 1-845-988-2333, or 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: 14V256000

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