The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V365000·Announced 2016-05-26

Trans Tech School Bus Wheelchair Lift Recall for Platform Cracking

Transportation Collaborative is recalling 2014-2016 Trans Tech school buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts due to potential platform cracking or bearing displacement.

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 structural defect in a wheelchair lift that poses a risk of injury to the operator if the platform falls, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Trans Tech Student Safety Transporter (SST) and ST Aero school buses. The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 2, 2014, and January 1, 2016, and are equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lift models (S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510). A total of 78 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The recall addresses a defect where the platform side plate of the wheelchair lift may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too large, allowing the bearings to move out of position. If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails due to 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.

Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or displaced bearings and inspect the platform 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRANS TECH BUS ST AERO, STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT
Brand
TRANS TECH BUS
Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
78

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)

  • ST AERO
  • STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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