TRANS TECH BUS ST AERO 2018: SEATS
| Make : TRANS TECH BUS | Model : ST AERO | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2011-01-01 - 2018-09-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V719000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-11-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-10-12 | Date Added to Database: 2018-10-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Transportation Collaborative, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18E-056 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 877 | ||
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Summary:
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. "Transportation Collaborative" is recalling certain 2011-2018 Transtech Bus SST, SST Flat Floor and ST Aero school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-26" and SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection." |
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Consequence:
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and dealers will install a styrene strip for additional padding, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transportation Collaborative's number for this recall is 18E-056. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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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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