Trans Tech Student Safety Transport recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 17, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Trans Tech Bus recalls 2012–2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport

Recall number

15V384000

Brand / firm

Trans Tech

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 46 units

Why it was recalled

If the vehicle is loaded to the listed capacity, the rear axle or tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.