Defect Description For Recall
Trans Tech Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 Through 2011 School Buses Manufactured From May 2010 Through July 2011Equipped With A C. E. White Seat Cushion. The Self-Latching Mechanism Used To Retain The Seat Cushion To The Frame May Not Activate. Accordingly, These Seats Fail To Conform To The With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
TRANS TECH
Model Of Vehicle
AG139SSSP500
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V007000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
If The Seat Cushion Is Not Fully Latched To The Seat Structure, It Could Flip Up Out Of Position In The Event Of A Crash. This Could Increase The Risk Of Injury To The Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
Trans Tech Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Seats Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 7, 2012. Owners May Contact Trans Tech At 1-845-988-0419.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Start Of Manufacture
20100501
End Of Manufacture
20110731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
333
Date Owners Notified
20120307
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Date Report Received
20120110
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222