2014

Various transit buses have been recalled by Glaval because of concerns that they could stall or sustain a fire in the midst of traffic.  The recall has its genesis in a potential safety issue associated with the alternator harness.  There is a danger that this component could be positioned in a manner that would cause… read more

Numerous types of buses are being recalled by North American Bus Industries because of a safety issue associated with the Sure Power battery equalizers onboard.  The recall affects CLFW, Blue Bird L4RE, BRT, Optima Opus, and LFW buses of various model years ranging from 2000 to 2011 depending on the type of bus.  The aforementioned… read more

TS30 and TS35 coach buses of the 2007 through 2013 model years are being recalled by Temsa Global because of a potential missing label.  The label, which could be gone from 249 of these buses, is supposed to direct occupants toward the release mechanism for the closest emergency exit window, but when that’s missing, persons… read more

31LFW transit buses of the 2012 model year and “416” transit buses of the 2008 through 2013 model years have been recalled by North American Bus Industries.  On 1,179 of these vehicles, the rotary defroster switch is in danger of overheating.  Were this to occur, the dash could melt and a fire could break out. … read more

Aerotech 240 buses of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Eldorado National because of an issue with the wheelchair lift onboard.  21 buses produced from this past May through October are being recalled, and each came with a Ricon wheelchair lift whose armored pendant cable was installed improperly.  This cable doesn’t have a… read more

An issue with the wheelchair lifts has prompted Champion to announce the recall of Defender, Challenger, American Crusader, and Crusader buses of the 2006 and 2008 through 2013 model years.  73 buses are affected by the recall, which was initiated because the Ricon wheelchair lift may have an armored pendant cable that can come into… read more

A defect that imperils the safety of vehicle occupants in the event of an emergency situation has prompted the recall of hundreds of said vehicles. The recall was announced by Gillig and concerns Lowfloor transit buses that come with Ricon 3-Minute Urban Transit Bus Window sets.  Each of the vehicles is of the 2010 model… read more

577 transit buses of the 2006 through 2010 model years are being recalled by Turtle Top. The buses are equipped with either a Century 2 or Vista 2 wheelchair lift that has been found to have a defect.  The latch that stops the chair from rolling can become bent or misaligned, therefore compromising safety. If… read more

Glaval, a bus manufacturing company, is letting consumers know that nearly 100 of their Entourage, Titan II, Universal, Sport, and Primetime transit buses are being recalled because their Prolo roof hatches may not release occupants quickly enough in case of an emergency. The maker of the hatches will repair any affected units at no cost… read more

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling 23 of its 2013 Vision and All American buses due to their having potentially faulty seat belts. The driver’s seat belts may contain mismatched parts, which can lead to injury in the case of a crash or rapid deceleration. Blue Bird will be contacting the owners and will also… read more

The Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 171 Corbeil, Mid-Bus, and Collins school buses of the 2012 model year because when the double out door opens there is the potential for clothing to become caught in the door bracket or support hardware. This could result in a passenger becoming stuck and potentially pulled under the wheels… read more

The Collins Bus Corporation is recalling 196 Mid-Bus, Corbeil, and Collins school buses of the 2012 model year due to an inadequately secured electrical panel. The panel cover can come loose with vibration and fall off, causing a potentially injurious or distracting situation for the driver. Beginning in September, Collins will be notifying customers on… read more