2012 TCI SC159DSFP600 Recall

Campaign:

13V294000 on 07/09/2013

Component:

Equipment

Affected:

2

Defect:

Transportation collaborative, inc. (tci) is recalling one model year 2010 transtech dw6159rlsst and one model year 2012 transtech sc159dsfp600 school buses equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift 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.

Correction:

Tci will notify owners and ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and installation instructions free of charge. this recall campaign began on july 22, 2013. owners may contact 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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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