TRANS TECH BUS STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT 2015: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Make : TRANS TECH BUS Model : STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2012-12-01 - 2015-04-23
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V384000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-07-01 Date Received by ODI: 2015-06-17 Date Added to Database: 2015-06-17
Manufacturers Involved: Trans Tech Bus
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 46
Summary:
      Transportation Collaborative, Inc. "TCI" is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transporter school buses manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 23, 2015. The affected vehicles were built to accommodate 35 children or 23 adults. However, when the bus is loaded to this capacity, the load may exceed the rated capacity of the rear axle and tires.
Consequence:
      If the vehicle is loaded to the listed capacity, the rear axle or tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      TCI will notify owners, and dealers will remove two seats, and install a corrected capacity label, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact TCI customer service at 1-845-988-0419.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.