Transportation Collaborative, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Trans Tech Bus ST Aero, Sst Flr, Student Safety Transport

Recall date

October 4, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

17V624000

Brand / firm

Trans Tech Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 21 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a rear end collision, the seat occupant's head may contact the D-ring mounting stud, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transtech) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Trans Tech SST, ST Aero, and SST FLR school buses built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with certain CE White-brand QS11 Series convertible school bus seats. These seats were manufactured with integral D-Ring mounting studs that may have inadequate padding between the occupant and the D-ring mounting stud.

What to do

Transtech will notify owners, and dealers will add the proper padding, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact Transtech customer service at 1-845-988-0419. Transtech's number for this recall is 17e045.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.