Buses

18E-044 – Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403 – 2015 & 2017 TCI Transtech Buses

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TCI Transtech

March 13, 2019 Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403 If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V198 Manufacturer Transportation Collaborative, Inc. Components EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE Potential Number of Units Affected 3   Summary Transportation … Read more

Loss of Headlights from Short Circuit – 2014-2019 Gillig Low Floor Buses

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Gillig Low Floor

March 8, 2019 Loss of Headlights from Short Circuit A loss of headlights can reduce the driver’s ability to see, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V193 Manufacturer GilligeBay LLC Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 965   Summary GilligeBay LLC (GilligeBay) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Low Floor buses. Uncovered electrical terminals in … Read more

Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, 210 – 2016-2019 Elkhart ECE3 & ECE4 Buses

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Forest River

March 1, 2019 Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, 210 In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V150 Manufacturer Forest RivereBay, Inc. Components SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected 36   Summary Forest RivereBay, Inc. (Forest RivereBay) is recalling certain 2016-2019 … Read more

Ball Stud Improperly Torqued – 2016-2018 Gillig Low Floor Buses

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Gillig Low Floor

January 28, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V059000 Ball Stud Improperly Torqued If the ball stud is insufficiently tightened, the ball stud may wear, resulting in reduced handling and stability, increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V059 Manufacturer GilligeBay LLC Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 3,659   Summary GilligeBay LLC (GilligeBay) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Low … Read more

Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 567 – 2015-2018 Proterra Catalyst 40, & Catalyst 35 Buses

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Proterra

January 16, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V034000 Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 567 If the tire pressure is understated, an underinflated tire may result in an increased risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V034 Manufacturer Proterra Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 213   Summary Proterra, Inc is recalling … Read more