3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2014-05-16
Description
Trans tech bus is recalling certain model year 2013 sc139dsfp500 school buses equipped with certain ricon s-series and k-series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Consequence
If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Trans tech bus will notify owners and ricon will send the owner a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. The recall began on june 18, 2014. Owners may contact trans tech bus customer service at 1-845-988-2333, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2014-04-15
Description
Transportation collaborative, inc. (tci) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 trans tech bus school buses manufactured january 10, 2011, through march 10, 2014, and equipped with 39 seats with or without 3-point seat belts. For the full list of the affected models, click on associated documents and then please click on associated documents and then noncompliance notice(part 573). The affected buses have seats that may not remain properly anchored to the floor. As such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) number 207, seating systems, and number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain anchored to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Tci will notify owners and dealers will install additional mounts to secure the seats to the floor, free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2014. Owners may contact tci at 1-845-988-2333.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SEATS
Posted on: 2014-04-15
Description
Transportation collaborative, inc. (tci) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 trans tech bus school buses manufactured january 10, 2011, through march 10, 2014, and equipped with 39 seats with or without 3-point seat belts. For the full list of the affected models, click on associated documents and then please click on associated documents and then noncompliance notice(part 573). The affected buses have seats that may not remain properly anchored to the floor. As such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) number 207, seating systems, and number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain anchored to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Tci will notify owners and dealers will install additional mounts to secure the seats to the floor, free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2014. Owners may contact tci at 1-845-988-2333.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.