Transportation Collaborative, Inc. recalls 2019–2020 Trans Tech Sst, Cst

Recall date

November 22, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

19V842000

Brand / firm

Trans Tech

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 9 units

Why it was recalled

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (Transportation Collaborative) is recalling certain 2019-2020 TransTech CST and SST school buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

What to do

Transportation Collaborative will notify owners, and Safe Fleet dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Owners may contact Transportation Collaborative customer service at 1-845-988-0419.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.