Defect Description For Recall
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2015 Trans Tech Bus Student Safety Transporter School Buses Manufactured December 1, 2012, To April 23, 2015. The Affected Vehicles Were Built To Accommodate 35 Children Or 23 Adults. However, When The Bus Is Loaded To This Capacity, The Load May Exceed The Rated Capacity Of The Rear Axle And Tires.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANS TECH
Model Of Vehicle
STUDENT SAFETY TRANSPORT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
15V384000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Is Loaded To The Listed Capacity, The Rear Axle Or Tires May Fail, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
TCI Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Remove Two Seats, And Install A Corrected Capacity Label, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 1, 2015. Owners May Contact TCI 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
46
Date Owners Notified
20150701
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Trans Tech Bus
Date Report Received
20150617