Trans Tech Bus | NHTSA Recall #14V628000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V628000 by Trans Tech Bus. Affecting 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 Includes 188 affected units, Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V628000
Manufacturer: Trans Tech Bus
Report Received Date: 2014-10-07T00:00:00
Subject: Wheelchair lift - platform cracking
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 188

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6au7~hkku-6w2e
NHTSA ID: 14V628000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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