Trans Tech Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Roll Stop Latch Defect
Transportation Collaborative Incorporated is recalling certain 2008-2010 Trans Tech buses because wheelchair lift roll stop latches may become bent or misaligned, posing a fall risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a wheelchair occupant could fall and sustain injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Transportation Collaborative Incorporated (TCI) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Trans Tech buses equipped with Braun Century-2 and Vista-2 wheelchair lifts. The affected vehicles include specific models such as the DW6+9166, DW6158FRL, DW5159FRL, DW5+9159FRL, DW6159FRL, DW8195FRL, DW7+9195FRL, and STH4+9139.
Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier of the wheelchair lift may become bent or misaligned. This defect allows a wheelchair occupant to defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs while the lift platform is in an elevated position, the occupant could fall and sustain injury.
TCI will notify owners, and authorized Braun dealers will perform the repairs free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2012. Owners may contact TCI at 845-988-0419 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- TRANS TECH DW6+9166, DW6158FRL, DW5159FRL, DW5+9159FRL
- Brand
- TRANS TECH
- Manufacturer
- TRANS TECH BUS
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 77
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (8)
- DW6+9166
- DW6158FRL
- DW5159FRL
- DW5+9159FRL
- DW6159FRL
- DW8195FRL
- DW7+9195FRL
- STH4+9139
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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