Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
TRANS TECH BUS
Model Of Vehicle
STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
16V085000
Component Description
Seats:Barriers
Effect Of Defect
If The Barrier Does Not Deform Properly, Vehicle Occupants Are At A Greater Risk Of Injuries Should They Impact The Barrier In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20121201
End Of Manufacture
20150423
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
50
Date Owners Notified
20160418
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160212
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222