TRANS TECH CST 2019: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V696000

Make Model Year
TRANS TECH CST 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-09-25 2024-09-18 2024-09-19

Production Dates: 2018-11-01 - 2019-04-30

Manufacturers Involved: Trans Tech Bus

Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 544

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 220

Summary

Trans Tech Bus "Trans Tech" is recalling certain 2018-2021 SST, CST, SSTFLR and CSTFLR school buses. In the event of a rollover, the emergency exit windows may not open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 220, "School Bus Rollover Protection."

Consequence

An emergency exit window that does not open can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the emergency exit windows as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2024. Owners may contact Trans Tech customer service at 1-845-988-2333.

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.nhtsa.gov.