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Campaign 15V722 Posted November 2, 2015 188 units

2006-2015 Trans Tech Bus Recall 15V722: Lift Arm Defect

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 15V722 affects 188 2006-2015 Trans Tech Bus school buses for wheelchair-lift link arms with oversized pivot holes. Free repair at franchised dealers.

Trans Tech Bus is recalling 188 2006-2015 Student Safety Transport, ST Aero, Roadster, and Roadstar school buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts because oversized folding link-arm pivot holes can let bearings move out of position. If that happens, the stowed platform can move excessively and fail at its mounting, which increases injury risk for the lift operator; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The wheelchair lift on 2006-2015 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport, Roadster, ST Aero, and Roadstar school buses is the powered platform that raises and lowers a passenger using a wheelchair. Its folding link arms guide the platform as it moves, and the pivot plates and bearings keep that motion aligned and supported.

On these buses, certain Ricon wheelchair lifts have folding link arms with pivot holes that are larger than intended. That extra space lets the bearings shift out of position instead of staying centered in the arm. As the platform cycles up and down, the shifted bearing loads the pivot platform plate unevenly, which leads to cracking or fracture in the plate.

Owners or operators can look for fractures on both sides of the pivot platform plate or other visible changes in the lift assembly. Those visual changes are the warning signs to report before the lift is used again.

Who's affected?

Covers Student Safety Transport, Roadster, ST Aero, and Roadstar buses across 2006-2015, all tied to adaptive or mobility equipment.

2013 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport Equipment adaptive/mobility
2010 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport Equipment adaptive/mobility
2006 Trans Tech Bus Roadster Equipment adaptive/mobility
2015 Trans Tech Bus ST Aero Equipment adaptive/mobility
2013 Trans Tech Bus ST Aero Equipment adaptive/mobility
Units affected188
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the lift bearings shift, the stowed platform can move too much and the platform mounting can fail. When the vehicle doors open, the wheelchair lift platform can fall out and injure the lift operator. Look for fractured pivot platform plates, displaced bearings, or visible assembly changes before use. Repair will be free at any franchised Trans Tech Bus dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2015 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport, Roadster, ST Aero, or Roadstar is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Trans Tech Bus customer service at 1-845-988-0419 to confirm the remedy path for recall number 15V722.
  3. Inspect the Ricon wheelchair lift link arms for damage or displaced bearings before using the lift.
  4. Schedule the free wheelchair-lift inspection and part replacement that fixes loose link-arm bearings and checks the platform for cracks.
  5. Bring the recall notice if Trans Tech Bus mailed one, and reference recall number 15V722 when you call.

What happens at the repair

Transportation Collaborative's remedy has owners inspect the wheelchair lift link arms for damage or displaced bearings and inspect the platform for cracks. If damage is found, the damaged parts are replaced free of charge. Because the current remedy status is not listed as available, treat the final dealer repair as free once available, and ask a Trans Tech Bus service desk whether the inspection and replacement can be handled through the recall before moving the bus into service.

Timeline

November 2, 2015 NHTSA published the recall
December 17, 2015 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V722?

Recall 15V722 covers 188 2006-2015 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport, Roadster, ST Aero, and Roadstar school buses with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. The lift link-arm pivot holes are too large, which lets bearings move out of position and can damage the platform mounting.

What should I do if my 2006-2015 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport, Roadster, ST Aero, or Roadstar is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 15V722. If it is, contact Trans Tech Bus customer service or a qualified service provider for the lift inspection and any needed parts replacement. Reference recall 15V722 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the remedy for recall 15V722 says damaged lift parts are replaced free of charge. Trans Tech Bus owners can call 1-845-988-0419 for repair guidance.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that the stowed wheelchair lift platform can move too much and fail at the platform mounting. If that happens, the lift platform can fall out of the bus when the doors are opened, increasing injury risk for the lift operator.

What if the wheelchair lift was repaired under the earlier recall?

This recall still applies. Trans Tech Bus says buses and wheelchair lifts covered by the similar 2014 recall remain included in recall 15V722, even if that earlier remedy was completed. Check your VIN and ask about the link-arm and platform inspection.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V722000
Trans Tech Bus customer service1-845-988-0419
NHTSA recall #15V722
NHTSA recall # (full)15V722000

Source documents

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