Defect Description For Recall
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011 And 2012 Trans Tech Model Sst School Buses Manufactured Of Ford E350 And E450 Econoline Chassis. The Fiberglass Installed Failed To Meet Design Specifications, Causing The Insufficient Torque Valves At The Upper Torso Mounting Point. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
TRANS TECH
Model Of Vehicle
SST
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V090000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Shoulder Restraint Could Detach From The B-Pillar Anchorage, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury To The Occupant.
Fix Defect
TCI Will Notify Owners, And Provide InstruCTIons And Repair Kits Or The Bus May Be Taken To An Authorized Repair Facility, At No Cost To The Owner. The Recall Began On March 15, 2012. Owners May Contact TCI At 1-845-988-0419.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
20120315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Date Report Received
20120306
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
210