Report Date
Jun 10, 2010
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
3
Defect Description
TRANSPORTATION COLLABORATIVE, INC. (TCI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 RONDAK4F+9 TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUSES. THE PEDESTAL-TO-FLOOR ANCHOR BOLTS AND WASHERS ARE INCORRECT WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT PEDESTAL COULD COME LOOSE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
TCI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPAIR KITS AND INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TCI AT 1-845-988-2333.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TRANS TECH | Q86-5 |
| 2008 | TRANS TECH | STH5 |
| 2009 | TRANS TECH | RONDAK4F+9 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.