The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V294000·Announced 2013-07-05

TCI Recalls Two School Bus Models Due to Wheelchair Lift Fire Risk

TCI is recalling two school bus models because a wheelchair lift cable may not clear the lift, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential fire hazard in a vehicle, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects posing serious risk.

Plain-English summary

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) is recalling one model year 2010 TransTech DW6159RLSST and one model year 2012 TransTech SC159DSFP600 school bus. These vehicles are equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift that includes an optional armored pendant cable.

The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift. If the cable contacts the power lug and lacks a nonconductive cover, or if the cover is improperly installed, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.

TCI will notify owners, and Ricon will send 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 [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
TCI DW6159RLSST, SC159DSFP600
Brand
TCI
Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2

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 (2)

  • DW6159RLSST
  • SC159DSFP600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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