TRANS TECH Q86-5 2008: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRANS TECH | Q86-5 | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2010-04-05 | 2010-03-11 | 2010-03-11 |
Production Dates: 2008-02-01 - 2009-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Trans Tech Bus
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
TRANS TECH BUS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A NONCOMPLIANCE IN CERTAIN 2008 AND 2009 TRANS TECH BUS RONDAK 4F+9, Q86-5, AND STH5 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2008, AND JUNE 1, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH FREEDMAN SEATING COMPANY 33 1/2" SCHOOL BUS BARRIERS "FREEDMAN PART NUMBER 15198" THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A PASSENGER'S KNEE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE REAR SURFACE OF THE NONCOMPLIANT RESTRAINING BARRIERS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS TECH AT 1-845-988-2333.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
