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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V719000

2017 Trans Tech Sst | 2012 Trans Tech Sst | 2018 Trans Tech Sst | 2014 Trans Tech St Aero | 2015 Trans Tech St Aero | 2017 Trans Tech St Aero | 2011 Trans Tech St Aero | 2016 Trans Tech Sst | 2015 Trans Tech Sst | 2014 Trans Tech Sst | 2013 Trans Tech Sst | 2011 Trans Tech Sst | 2018 Trans Tech St Aero | 2016 Trans Tech St Aero | 2013 Trans Tech St Aero | 2012 Trans Tech St Aero — Seats

Published October 17, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 12, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V719000, published October 17, 2018 and initiated October 12, 2018. Recalling firm: Transportation Collaborative, Inc.; 2017 Trans Tech Sst | 2012 Trans Tech Sst | 2018 Trans Tech Sst | 2014 Trans Tech St Aero | 2015 Trans Tech St Aero | 2017 Trans Tech St Aero | 2011 Trans Tech St Aero | 2016 Trans Tech Sst | 2015 Trans Tech Sst | 2014 Trans Tech Sst | 2013 Trans Tech Sst | 2011 Trans Tech Sst | 2018 Trans Tech St Aero | 2016 Trans Tech St Aero | 2013 Trans Tech St Aero | 2012 Trans Tech St Aero — Seats.

What's the hazard

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Transtech Bus SST, SST Flat Floor and ST Aero school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-26" and SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What to do

Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and dealers will install a styrene strip for additional padding, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transportation Collaborative's number for this recall is 18E-056.

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Recall details

Brand
TRANS TECH
Model
SST
Manufacturer
Transportation Collaborative, Inc.
Lot
2017 TRANS TECH SST | 2012 TRANS TECH SST | 2018 TRANS TECH SST | 2014 TRANS TECH ST AERO | 2015 TRANS TECH ST AERO | 2017 TRANS TECH ST AERO | 2011 TRANS TECH ST AERO | 2016 TRANS TECH SST | 2015 TRANS TECH SST | 2014 TRANS TECH SST | 2013 TRANS TECH SST | 2011 TRANS TECH SST | 2018 TRANS TECH ST AERO | 2016 TRANS TECH ST AERO | 2013 TRANS TECH ST AERO | 2012 TRANS TECH ST AERO
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Trans Tech Sst | 2012 Trans Tech Sst | 2018 Trans Tech Sst | 2014 Trans Tech St Aero | 2015 Trans Tech St Aero | 2017 Trans Tech St Aero | 2011 Trans Tech St Aero | 2016 Trans Tech Sst | 2015 Trans Tech Sst | 2014 Trans Tech Sst | 2013 Trans Tech Sst | 2011 Trans Tech Sst | 2018 Trans Tech St Aero | 2016 Trans Tech St Aero | 2013 Trans Tech St Aero | 2012 Trans Tech St Aero — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V719000 on October 17, 2018. Reported hazard: Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Transtech Bus SST, SST Flat Floor and ST Aero school buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-26" and SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and dealers will install a styrene strip for additional padding, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transportation Collaborative's number for this recall is 18E-056.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TRANS TECH. Model: SST.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)