TCI SC159DSFP600 2010: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V371000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TCI | SC159DSFP600 | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-08-16 | 2013-08-16 | 2013-08-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
