Defect Description For Recall
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) Is Recalling Certain 2019-2020 Transtech Cst And Sst School Buses Equipped With Safe Fleet Prolo Hatches. Due To A Manufacturing Issue, The Roof Hatch External Handle May Unexpectedly Break Under Reasonable Use. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.”
Make Of Vehicle
TRANS TECH
Model Of Vehicle
CST
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
19V842000
Component Description
Equipment:Emergency:Escape/Egress/Exit
Effect Of Defect
If The Roof Hatch External Handle Breaks, In The Event Of An Emergency, The Hatch Cannot Be Easily Opened From Outside The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Transportation Collaborative Will Notify Owners, And Safe Fleet Dealers Will Replace The Outer Handle, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began January 13, 2020. Owners May Contact Transportation Collaborative Customer Service At 1-845-988-0419.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20181101
End Of Manufacture
20190430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
20200113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Date Report Received
20191122
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217