Trans Tech Sst (2012) – 12V090000

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