NHTSA Recall 14V256000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Trans Tech Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2013 Trans Tech SC139DSFP500.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V256000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | May 2, 2014 |
| Owner notification | June 18, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V256000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trans Tech SC139DSFP500 | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.