Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transport (2015) – 16V085000

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