TCI DW6159RL_SST 2008: SEATS
| Make : TCI | Model : DW6159RL_SST | Year : 2008 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V371000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-08-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-08-16 | Date Added to Database: 2013-08-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Transportation Collaborative, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 100 | ||
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Summary:
Transportation Collaborative Inc. "TCI" is recalling certain model year TransTech 2008-2009 DW6159RLSST and 2010 SC159DSFP600 school buses equipped with C.E. White-brand flip-seat systems installed in front of other passenger seats. |
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Consequence:
When a Flip Seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the Flip Seat. When a vehicle passenger occupies the Flip Seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot. |
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Remedy:
TCI will notify owners and C.E. White Corporation will work with the owners to provide a remedy free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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