Trans Tech Dw5+9159frl recalls

What is wrong

Transportation collaborative incorporated (tci) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trans tech buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.

Risk

If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Remedy

Tci will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2012. Owners may contact tci at 845‑988‑0419.

Recall number 12V173000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Transportation collaborative incorporated (tci) is recalling one model year 2007 dw7+9195frl manufactured by u.s. Bus and equipped with a braun century-2 or a vista-2 wheelchair lift. Over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the wheelchair lift’s outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop.

Risk

If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Remedy

Tci will notify the owner, and the repairs will be performed by an authorized braun dealer free of charge. The safety recall began on may 9, 2012. Owners may contact tci at 845‑988‑0419.

Recall number 12V172000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Trans tech is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 school buses manufactured from may 2010 through july 2011equipped with a c. E. White seat cushion. The self-latching mechanism used to retain the seat cushion to the frame may not activate. Accordingly, these seats fail to conform to the with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Risk

If the seat cushion is not fully latched to the seat structure, it could flip up out of position in the event of a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Trans tech will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seats free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2012. Owners may contact trans tech at 1‑845‑988‑0419.

Recall number 12V007000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Transportation collaborative inc. (tci) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 school buses models sst 30 pak, sth4+9, sth4, sth5rl, st5, st4, dw4+9139, dw5193frl, dw5139, dw5+9195, dw5+9159frl, dw6159frl, and dw6159 manufactured on chevrolet express and gmc savana chassis from february 2009 through april 15, 2010. The HVAC control knobs may fracture and spin on the control shaft causing the operator to be unable to control the defrost system. These buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windsheild defrosting and defogging system."

Risk

If this condition affects the defrost system when it is required, it may decrease the driver's visibility, possibily resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Tci will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 29, 2010. Owner may contact tci at 1‑845‑988‑0419.

Recall number 10V168000 · Recall details