Recall 14V628000: 2007–2014 Trans Tech Roadstar, 2007–2014 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport, 2008–2014 Trans Tech Student Transporter Aero

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 7, 2014
Vehicles affected
188
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Trans Tech Bus (Trans Tech) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Student Safety Transporter and RoadStar and 2008-2014 Student Transporter Aero school buses manufactured January 1, 2007, through September 1, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.

The risk

If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.

The fix

Trans Tech has notified owners and Ricon will supply supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Trans Tech customer service at 1-845-988-2333 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2007 Trans Tech Roadstar
  • 2008 Trans Tech Roadstar
  • 2009 Trans Tech Roadstar
  • 2010 Trans Tech Roadstar
  • 2011 Trans Tech Roadstar
  • 2012 Trans Tech Roadstar
  • 2013 Trans Tech Roadstar
  • 2014 Trans Tech Roadstar
  • 2007 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport
  • 2008 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport
  • 2009 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport
  • 2010 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport
  • 2011 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport
  • 2012 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport
  • 2013 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport
  • 2014 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport
  • 2008 Trans Tech Student Transporter Aero
  • 2009 Trans Tech Student Transporter Aero
  • 2010 Trans Tech Student Transporter Aero
  • 2011 Trans Tech Student Transporter Aero
  • 2012 Trans Tech Student Transporter Aero
  • 2013 Trans Tech Student Transporter Aero
  • 2014 Trans Tech Student Transporter Aero

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V628000
Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Owner letters
Nov 1, 2014
Components
Equipment adaptive/mobility (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology