TRANS TECH BUS STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V624000

Make Model Year
TRANS TECH BUS STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-15 2017-10-04 2017-10-10

Production Dates: 2014-10-01 - 2016-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Transportation Collaborative, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17e045

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. "Transtech" is recalling certain 2015-2016 Trans Tech SST, ST Aero, and SST FLR school buses built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with certain CE White-brand QS11 Series convertible school bus seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.

Consequence

In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Transtech will notify owners, and dealers will add the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact Transtech customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transtech's number for this recall is 17e045.

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.