Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V294000 Reported July 5, 2013

Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. · N/A · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V294000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 5, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Transportation Collaborative, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V294000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V294000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V294000?

NHTSA recall 13V294000 was issued by Transportation Collaborative, Inc. on July 5, 2013. It addresses: Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Transportation Collaborative, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V294000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.