NHTSA Recall 14V628000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
Trans Tech Bus reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 188 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Trans Tech Roadstar.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V628000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | October 7, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 1, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V628000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trans Tech Roadstar | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Trans Tech Student Safety Transport | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Trans Tech Student Transporter Aero | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.