Recall 16V085000
SEATS:BARRIERS
Defect Description
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transporter school buses manufactured from December 1, 2012, through April 23, 2015. In the event of a crash, the barrier on the driver's side may not deform as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety Consequence
If the barrier does not deform properly, vehicle occupants are at a greater risk of injuries should they impact the barrier in a crash.
Remedy
Trans Tech will notify owners and provide a free retrofit kit along with installation instructions. An interim notice was distributed to owners on April 14, 2016. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TRANS TECH BUS | STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT |
| 2013 | TRANS TECH BUS | STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT |
| 2014 | TRANS TECH BUS | STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT |
| 2015 | TRANS TECH BUS | STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.