Transpec Stop Arm recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 12, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Safe Fleet recalls Transpec Stop Arm

Recall number

15E090000

Brand / firm

Transpec

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,796 units

Why it was recalled

Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Specialty Manufacturing Co. (Specialty) is recalling certain Transpec T6000, T6100, and T7000 series school bus stop arms manufactured May 1, 2015, to October 18, 2015. The affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. As such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 131, "School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices."

What to do

Specialty will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected stop arms, and their dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Specialty customer service at 1-800-951-7867.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.