Transportation Collaborative, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V365000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V365000 by Transportation Collaborative, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 78 affected units, Wheel Chair Lift Platform Cracking/Big Pivot Holes, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V365000
Manufacturer: Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-05-26T00:00:00
Subject: Wheel chair lift platform cracking/big pivot holes
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 78

Details

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

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 16V365000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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