Trans Tech AC139SSSA400, AC139SSSA409, AE138SSSA409 and others: Seat belts

Date

April 8, 2014

Filed by

Transportation Collaborative, Inc.

Vehicles

Trans Tech AC139SSSA400 (2013); Trans Tech AC139SSSA409 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Trans Tech AE138SSSA409 (2012, 2013); Trans Tech CC159DMSA600 (2012, 2013, 2014); Trans Tech DW49139SST (2011); Trans Tech DW5139FRL (2011); Trans Tech DW59159FRLSST (2011); Trans Tech DW6159FRLSST (2011); Trans Tech DW6159SST (2011); Trans Tech DWF6158FRL (2011); Trans Tech RC139DSSA500 (2012); Trans Tech RC139DSSP500 (2011, 2012, 2014); Trans Tech RC159DSSA600 (2013); Trans Tech SC139DSFP500 (2013); Trans Tech SC139DSSA409 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Trans Tech SC139DSSA500 (2011, 2012, 2013); Trans Tech SC139DSSP500 (2012); Trans Tech SC158DSSA600 (2013); Trans Tech SC159DSFP509 (2013); Trans Tech SC159DSFP600 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Trans Tech SC159DSSA509 (2011, 2012, 2013); Trans Tech SC159DSSA600 (2012, 2014); Trans Tech SC159DSSP514 (2011); Trans Tech SC159DSSP600 (2012, 2013); Trans Tech SE138DSSA419 (2011, 2012); Trans Tech SE158DSSA600 (2012); Trans Tech SE158DSSP600 (2012); Trans Tech ST4 (2011); Trans Tech ST4139 (2011); Trans Tech STH4 (2011); and 2 more makes and models in the full notice

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Trans Tech Bus

Component

Seat Belts; Seats

Description of the defect

Transportation Collaborative, Inc. (TCI) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Trans Tech Bus school buses manufactured January 10, 2011, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with 39" seats with or without 3-point seat belts. For the full list of the affected models, click on "Associated Documents" and then please click on "Associated Documents" and then "Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)." The affected buses have seats that may not remain properly anchored to the floor. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potentially affected

843

What can happen

In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain anchored to the floor, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

TCI will notify owners and dealers will install additional mounts to secure the seats to the floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2014. Owners may contact TCI at 1-845-988-2333.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 23, 2014

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

207

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

14V180000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.