Transportation Collaborative, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Transportation Collaborative, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 2, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transporter, ST Aero, and Roadster school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to April 21, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

NHTSA ID: 15V722000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 188

Consequence Summary:

If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Corrective Action:

Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and owners will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 17, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Possible Overloading of Rear Axle

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transporter school buses manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 23, 2015. The affected vehicles were built to accommodate 35 children or 23 adults. However, when the bus is loaded to this capacity, the load may exceed the rated capacity of the rear axle and tires.

NHTSA ID: 15V384000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 46

Consequence Summary:

If the vehicle is loaded to the listed capacity, the rear axle or tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

TCI will notify owners, and dealers will remove two seats, and install a corrected capacity label, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact TCI customer service at 1-845-988-0419.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.43

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