Trans Tech BUS ST Aero, Student Safety Transport (2014-2016): Equipment adaptive/mobility
Recall 16V365000 · May 26, 2016 · Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
78
vehicles affected
78
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V365000
- Date
- May 26, 2016
- Maker
- Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
- Units affected
- 78
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Trans Tech Bus | ST Aero | 2014-2016 |
| Trans Tech Bus | Student Safety Transport | 2014-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V365000?
2 models: Trans Tech Bus ST Aero (2014-2016), Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport (2014-2016), about 78 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V365000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.