Defect Description For Recall
Transtech Bus (TCI) Is Recalling Certain Mfsab School Buses For Failure To Comply With The Joint Strength Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, “School Bus Body Joint Strength.” The Affected Buses Do Not Have The Proper Structural Adhesive On Certain Interior And Exterior Roof Body Panel Joints. TCI Will Provide The SpecifIC Bus Models By Model Year And Dates Of ProduCTIon Once They Have Determined Which Buses Are Affected By The Noncomplaince.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANS TECH
Model Of Vehicle
RONDAK4F+9
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V001000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash The Roof Panels And Joints May Not Absorb The Impact And Could Open Up, Increasing The Risk Of Death Or Serious Personal Injury To Occupants In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
TCI Is Currently Developing The Remedy For This Noncompliance. Owners Will Be Supplied With The Parts And InstruCTIons On How To Repair Any Affected Vehicle(S). TCI Will Assist All Owners With Scheduling Repairs And Locating Authorized Repair Facilities. Any Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact TCI At 1-845-988-2333.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20110104
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Date Report Received
20110104
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221