Power train: axle assemblyRecall 15V-384 · 2012–2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport
Transportation Collaborative, Inc. recall 15V-384 covers 46 2012–2015 Trans Tech Student Safety Transport for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V384000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the vehicle is loaded to the listed capacity, the rear axle or tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 2012 to April 23, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.